Detroit Workforce Development Department

Notice is hereby given that the Detroit Workforce Development Department (DWDD), a Michigan Works! Agency, is revising its WIA Comprehensive Five-Year Local Plan in accordance with Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth guidelines.  The plan will be available for public review in the offices of the DWDD at the address listed below during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Citizens are invited to review and comment on the plan by electronic mail or U.S. mail. Please mail comments to Robert Shimkoski,Manager I, Detroit Workforce Development Department, 707 W. Milwaukee, Detroit, MI 48202, or send comments by email to Rshimkoski@detroitmi.gov. The deadline for comments is June 12, 2010.  Comments will be forwarded to the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth.


MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the Workforce Development Department, a Michigan Works! Agency is to promote the economic self-sufficiency of Detroit residents and to provide qualified workers to local employers through the delivery of cost-effective, high quality employment, training, and education services in partnership with businesses, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and governmental agencies.

Executive Administration
Larry Hightower - Director
Melvin Gupton - Deputy Director

Facilities and Internal Audit
Eunice Braxton Williams - Manager II

Finance and Administrative Services
Alessia Baker - Manager II

Operations
Robert Shimkoski - Manager I

Performance Assessment and Quality Assurance Division
Nancy Osborne - Manager I

Employment Services
Ralph Rayner - Manger II

We are one of 25 Michigan Works! Agencies (more)..	We are an Equal Opportunity  Employer/Program  Funded by the Michigan  Dept. of Labor and Economic Growth