| Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency |
| Instructions on how to access Unemployment Insurance Agency services as well as how to deal with situations one may find in getting one's unemployment check. |
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| Using MARVIN, Michigan's unemployment claims system |
| This system allows you to communicate directly with the Unemployment Insurance Agency's computer by telephone and via the Internet. It's recommended that one do so online if possible as the telephone based system is very often busy making it very difficult to get a call through. |
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| International Network of Prison Ministries located in Michigan |
| The goal of these ministries is to bring under one Internet roof all Prison Ministries involved in crime prevention, rehabilitation and re-entry into society of those who have been incarcerated. |
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| Michigan Prisoner Re-entry Initiative |
| A state-wide initiative and resource to help move ex-offenders through a transition to re-entry and work. |
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| Michigan Department of Human Services, state's public assistance, child and family welfare agency |
| DHS is the state of Michigan agency offering a wide range of services to help individuals and families in transition from welfare to competitive work. They include such areas as Adoption, Day Care, Child Support, Foster Care, Protective Services, Special Services and other Assistance Programs for children, youth, and adults. |
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| Needy Med (medications assistance) |
| NeedyMeds is a website listing patient assistance programs--a website for people to apply to obtain their meds if they are unable to afford them. It was founded by Libby Overly, M.Ed, MSW and Richard J Sagall, MD. in 1997. |
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| Worker ReEmployment site for adults changing jobs and/or careers |
| A site designed to help the worker in transition in getting immediate help in finding work a job, changing careers, upgrading one’s skills, and locating resources by state. |
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| Public Transportation Systems in Michigan |
| Here's information on public transportation systems throughout Michigan, including West Michigan. |
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| Veterans' Employment Services - State of Michigan |
Michigan has a wide array of services available to veterans, including information on starting your own business, federal benefits for veterans and dependants, veteran employment opportunities,
military transcripts via the ACEnet Military Programs, and transition assistance for vets recently separated from the military. |
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| Employment Assistance from U. S. Department of Veteran Affairs |
| The VA has a variety of services for the vet, including Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living Services, Employment Resources, and Vocational-Educational Counseling. |
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| Services for Persons with Disabilities |
| Whether you're seeking assistance in finding a job, want to learn about the latest assistive technology, or have a question about your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you will find it here. |
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| Migrant and Season Farm Worker Program (English/Espanol) |
| Listed a wide range of services available. With an internal link, can provide all information in Spanish. |
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