Resource guide for recent high school graduates across Wayne County!

Here's a quick update from Postsecondary Success Navigator Brad W. Minton

Brad W. Minton - Postsecondary Success Navigator - Wayne RESA

mintonb@resa.net | 734-589-7013

The Michigan Achievement Scholarship is designed to help students pursue their dreams in the Mitten State! Graduating high school seniors are eligible to earn a skill certificate or degree at their community college tuition-free simply by completing the FAFSA.

Beginning Fall 2024, students from the Class of 2023 and beyond may be eligible for the Community College Guarantee, which includes:

• In-district tuition, contact hours, and mandatory fees.
• An additional $1,000 Michigan Achievement Bonus award for Pell-eligible students, which can be used toward additional college costs.
• Eligibility Info

The Department of Education announced that the 2025 - 2026 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available by December 1, 2024. The FAFSA is an essential tool for families looking to receive financial aid to pay for college, unlocking access to free money!

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Learn more HERE

After months of collaboration. The Department of Workforce Development has now delivered on their promise to create a robust website with amazing resources for our stakeholders including career exploration and planning resources along with a catalog of financial aid and scholarship links.

The MAPS Mentorship program is in it's third year and expanding! We are trying to connect more graduates together to individuals in similar education or career paths who can serve as consultants for your journey. These are graduates of Wayne County Schools since 2020 who are excelling in their path and have offered to provide guidance.

Would you like to get connected to a MAPS Mentor? Fill out this FORM

The Electric Vehicle (EV) industry in Wayne County, Michigan, is booming, fueled by significant investments from companies like Ford and General Motors, which have committed billions to EV manufacturing in the region. With these investments, the demand for skilled workers is skyrocketing, especially in areas like battery technology, assembly line work, and electrical engineering.

For recent high school graduates, this means exciting job opportunities in a cutting-edge field that’s shaping the future of transportation. Whether you’re interested in hands-on work or tech-driven roles, the EV industry offers pathways to high-paying, in-demand careers right here in your community.

You may be eligible for up to $5K to fund your training in EV Technology!

In a recent survey to the Class of 2024 across numerous districts in Wayne County, we asked them: "What challenges have you been having recently?". Here is a breakdown of the results of the respondents:

As you can see the top 3 challenges of recent graduates are

1) financial aid/scholarships

2) time management

3) stress/anxiety

Get Schooled is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people get to college, find first jobs, and succeed in both.

This YouTube series will tackle some of the most common challenges of recent graduates with tips and tools in under 3 minutes!

Time Management Hack

Preparing For A Career Fair

Resources for financial assistance, transportation, housing and mental/physical healthcare

WayneLINC recently launched and is a network of service providers across the county, providing training, employment programs, and support to underrepresented populations, including justice-involved individuals, refugees, immigrants, the economically disadvantaged, and those facing employment barriers.

Career planning, employment opportunities and paid training for Wayne County youth age 14-24.

Learn More HERE

Check out our YouTube Page and Social Media for interviews with professionals from numerous high-demand industries!

Check out a few amazing free, paid and low-cost training programs across Wayne County!

Free programs in Cybersecurity, IT, Programming and more!

Free programs in IT Fundamentals, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity

EMT Recruit Academy Training

Paid training in Consumer Banking

Free Training in Information Technology, Construction, Logistics and Manufacturing

Free Construction Pre-apprenticeship

Free CDL Training

New topics addressing transition to adulthood topics

Open To The Public

Entry-level positions needing to be filled!

Open to the public! Learn more call 734.240.7950

Learn the basics of entrepreneurship!

Preparing For A Career Fair. Register HERE

Meet industry employers!

Open to the Public!

Open to students and the public!

Open to the Public

Open to the public!

Open to the Public

Register in advance

Learn the basics of how to fund your education

Great Lakes Water Authority

The Outdoor Adventure Center

Hear from a few Graduates of recent years about their experiences after high school!

Interested in being featured in this series? Fill out this Interest Form!

Eastern Michigan University Student Brianna

Sheet Metal Apprentice Dylan

Open Office Hours: Friday 1-2PM on Zoom https://resa-net.zoom.us/j/2831904215

Email: mintonb@resa.net
Phone: 734-215-7998

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