COMMON EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS

Michigan Works! Kent & Allegan Counties strives to advocate and facilitate cost effective solutions aimed at eliminating barriers to employment. Most people, including many employers, fail to recognize these barriers. Several programs are available through Michigan Works! Kent & Allegan Counties and its network of service providers and partners to address some of the most common employment barriers.

Childcare
http://www.4cchildcare.org/home.asp
Transportation
www.ridetherapid.org
Substance Abuse
www.michigan.gov/mdch
Housing
www.mihomeless.org
Healthcare
www.michigan.gov/mdch
Illiteracy
www.kentliteracy.org
Language Difficulties
www.kentliteracy.org
Disabilities
www.dol.gov/odep/
www.michigan.gov/mcb/
Eldercare
www.MISeniors.net