Programs / Services

Our goal is to engage Youth with opportunities that otherwise would not present themselves without their engagement and leadership within their community.

The Oakland County Michigan Works! Youth program offers the following services:

Paid and unpaid work experiences
Tutoring and Study Skills resources
Alternative secondary school or dropout recovery services
Apprenticeship opportunities
Training and Education Resources and funding
FASFA assistance
Workshops and Events
Occupational Skills Training
Leadership Development Opportunities
Supportive Services
Follow-up Services
Guidance and Support through the Youth Specialists
Financial Literacy Education
Entrepreneurial Skills Training
Local Lab
Labor Market Information

Other Services for Youth

Oakland County Michigan Works! is not alone in serving youth. On this page, you will find links to local and online resources.

Finding the Right Job for You

My Next Move – Identify and/or explore career options. Search job options by key words, industry or interests

O’Net Interest Profiler – Helps you to identify possible career options based on your interests

mySkillsmyFuture – Identify career options based on your previous jobs

Mustcareers.org – Information on apprenticeships in the trades

Going PRO in Michigan – Learn about some of Michigan’s most in-demand Professional Trades careers.

Pathfinder – Explore careers, schools and programs in Michigan to find the path right for you.

Michigan's Hot 50 through 2028 – Explore careers, schools and programs in Michigan to find the path right for you.

Adult Education Services Locator - Discover the hundreds of Adult Education programs and high school equivalency testing centers located throughout Michigan that are available to help you.

Applying to College

KnowHow2Go – Information on how to go to college for Parents and Students

About the SAT – College Board and The Scholastic Aptitude Test

About the ACT – College Entrance Exam

The Common Application – Help completing “common” applications for college

JLV College Counseling – College admission and scholarship advice