Monroe County Employment and Training Department Monroe Service Center

Director:  Barbara J. Verran Contact Person:  Julie Montri, Program Coordinator 1531 N. Telegraph   Suite D Monroe, Michigan 48162 Phone:  734-240-7950 or 888-354-5500 ext 7950 TTY:      734-240-7300 Phone:  734-240-7951 Hours of Operation:  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Mon., Wed., Thur., & Fri.) Tues. 8:00 to 6:00 OPEN DURING LUNCH.

Michigan Works! Monroe Service Center has partnered with the Monroe County Library System to bring employment services to South County residents! If you need to complete your unemployment registration and/or need job search assistance (the Michigan Talent Bank), we are here to serve you.  

Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Closed 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. No appointment necessary.

Bedford Branch Library - 8575 Jackman Rd. - Temperance 48182 

For more information, please call Michigan Works! (734) 240-7950 or Bedford Library at (734)847-6747. 

The No Worker Left Behind Information Sessions and Career Trax workshops are conducted only at the Monroe Service Center. 

The Michigan Works! Monroe County Employment & Training Department (MCETD) administers a variety of programs, including, but not limited to the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998, a statewide initiative driven by Governor Jennifer Granholm, No Worker Left Behind (NWLB), Trade Act Program, Community Corrections Program, and the Food Stamp Program.  The MCETD also receives funding for the operation of the Jobs, Education, and Training Program (JET), which recently replaces Welfare Reform/Work First programming.

Job seekers are encouraged to upgrade their skills and hone their job seeking abilities at the MCETD to move forward successfully in Michigan's transitioning economy.  Core employment services are available to any customer through the MCETD, regardless of any eligibility requirements, via a seamless system of co-located workforce development services and community partners.  The Monroe Service Center also partners with various local and state agencies, including Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), Monroe Community Mental Health Authority, Catholic Charities of Monroe County, Inc., Department of Human Services (DHS), Legal Services of South Central Michigan, Family Counseling & Shelter Services, NCBA/Senior Employment Program,  Michigan Commission for the Blind, Monroe County Commission on Aging, Monroe County Community College, Monroe County Health Department, Monroe County Intermediate School District (MCISD) Youth Opportunity Program, Monroe County Opportunity Program (MCOP), Child Care Network, Monroe County Friend of the Court, Unemployment Agency, Job Corps, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth-Veteran's Representative, Salvation Army, United Way - 211, and private sector employers.

The local business community is able to access customized personnel services at no cost through a wealth of resources, such as the Michigan Talent Bank, job fairs, and Business 4 Business Employer Roundtables.   Ultimately, the Monroe Service Center exists to meet their vision, which is "To continuously improve the Workforce Development system that produces a strong labor force with the required skills to maintain and enhance Monroe's economic climate." 

ES/WIA Customers Served  7/1/2006-6/30/2007  20,337

Welfare Reform Customers Served  2006-2007  634 

Business and Industry Representatives  2006-2007  1,493 

Number of Veterans Served 7/1/2006-6/30/2007  768 

"Equal Opportunity Program/Employer" 
Auxiliary Aids and Services are Available Upon Request to Individuals with Disabilities. 
Michigan Relay Center Callers use 711 or 1-800-649-3777 

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