Use these programs and search tools to help you find a job or a career! These tools and programs can be used while you are in high school, after you graduate, while you attend trade school or college, and after you gradate from trade school or college.
Providers for the Ascend Program:
Ascend Youth Services (powered by West Michigan Works!)
215 Straight Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Nicholas Ejak
616-336-4028
nejak@westmiworks.org
Brandi Leys
616-336-4107
bleys@westmiworks.org
Steepletown Neighborhood Services
827 Bridge St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Emilio Zamarripa
616-451-4251 x105
emilio@steepletown.org
Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids
3777 Sparks Dr SE
Grand Rapids, Mi 49546
DeToria Haire
616-327-5336
goodstart@goodwillgr.org
Summer Youth Career Readiness Program
The Summer Youth Career Readiness Program is an in-person summer work experience and online training that will help you with career exploration, problem-solving in the workplace, and soft skills training.
The Ascend Program can help you complete a high school degree or GED, and pursue in-demand training and gain work experience. This program can also help you earn scholarships, discover interests in your future career, as well as find supportive services.
Hot careers are high-demand careers, meaning they have more job openings than available qualified candidates. Learning about what jobs will be HOT by the time you graduate high school, trade school, or college can be helpful when deciding your future career or potential field of study.
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Hot Jobs in the State of Michigan
Hot careers are high-demand careers, meaning they have more job openings than available qualified candidates. Learning about what jobs will be HOT by the time you graduate high school, trade school, or college can be helpful when deciding your future career or potential field of study.