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Bridge to Career Opportunities (BCO) Program

SER METRO DETROIT

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Funding Amount

$50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Bridge to Career Opportunities (BCO) Program

Program Type: Apprenticeship readiness and skills training program

Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan

Target Population:

  • Detroit residents ages 18 and older

  • Unemployed and underserved individuals

  • Those seeking careers in skilled trades

    • Program Description:

  • Apprenticeship readiness training designed to prepare participants for employment in skilled trades industry

  • Provides academic and skills training in construction field

  • Part of SER's Center for Working Families Career Pathways Initiative

    • Program Schedule:

  • Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM

  • Regular attendance required

    • Focus Areas:

  • Skilled trades training (construction)

  • Academic preparation

  • Career readiness

  • Workforce development

    • Funding Sources:

  • Bank of America Charitable Foundation ($50,000 grant as of October 2017)

  • Detroit Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) (since 2016)

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (313) 945-5200 extension #6

  • Address: SER Metro-Detroit, Detroit, MI

    • Key Outcomes:

  • Connects unemployed and underserved to training and education needed for high-quality jobs in skilled trades

  • Addresses growing need for qualified workers in Detroit's construction industry

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Complete eligibility assessment
    - Online assessment form: https://goo.gl/forms/q62g8d1fMifsMOaK2
    - NOTE: Completion of assessment does not guarantee enrollment

    2. Schedule assessment
    - Use form to schedule assessment appointment

    3. Contact with questions:
    - Phone: (313) 945-5200 extension #6

    Program Requirements:

  • Regular attendance (Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM)

  • Commitment to completing assessment process

  • Must be Detroit resident

  • Ages 18 and older

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    workforce-developmenteducation

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