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The Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) officially opened the Grosse Pointe Michigan Works! Career Center, offering job seekers and employers the opportunity to fill their employment needs all in one stop and at no cost to them. The center is located at 17888 Mack Ave. and opened on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The center is a new addition to SEMCA’s family of service centers administered by SEMCA Michigan Works! which is a one-call, one-stop system that connects individuals and businesses with the services they need. |
 Grosse Pointe Center Staff (left to right) Debra Hershey, Amanda Mercer and Josie Guajardo. |
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“Given our economy today, we started to see a need for a service center in our east side communities, especially in high-end jobs,” said State Representative Andrew Richner. “The programs that are offered through Michigan Works! are designed to help individuals and companies succeed in their business goals.” Lisa Kurtzhals, program director of Southgate Michigan Works! said clients have access to a full resource center which includes a Michigan Talent and Job Bank, career development resources and references, resume and job search development assistance, labor market information, registration and job order posting for employers, referrals of qualified candidates for job openings and available services through the SEMCA providers and community agencies. |
 The new Grosse Pointe Career Center is located at 17888 Mack Ave. |
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“In addition, the center features a printer, fax machine and copier to assist clients with their job search,“ said Amanda Mercer, employment specialist of the center. “Clients can also access our user-friendly Talent Bank from home,”
“It’s your office away from home,” said Josie Guajardo, program supervisor of Grosse Pointe Career Center. “If they need a service that isn’t offered through the center the clients will be referred to our partner agencies for more intensive services.”
“Michigan has been a national leader in establishing effective ”One-Stop” Employment Service Centers,” said Representative Richner. “The center’s goals are to provide high quality job search assistance to job seekers, match qualified job seekers to available openings, and serve as a resource for workforce development,” said Jack O’Reilly, executive director of SEMCA. |
 Staff make sure computers are up to speed for clients. |
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