Pre-Employment Services

young man in a business officeFor many being employed means having a sense of purpose. Sometimes individuals may need help to identify their greatest strengths. Whether it is helping to enhance interviewing skills, assisting with resume and cover letter writing, or to help learn ways to disclose your disability to employers, Disability Network Capital Area is here to help.

Disability Network Capital Area partners with organizations such as Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS,) the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP,) along with others to provide several pre-employment services. We work with youth as young as 14-years to adults of all ages. We offer:

  • Group workshops
  • One-on-one skills training
  • Opportunities to connect with potential employers
Topics include:
  • Disability awareness
  • Disclosing your disability
  • Self-advocacy
  • Communication in the workplace
  • Transferrable skills
  • Accommodations/assistive technology
  • Resume and cover letter writing
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Dressing for success

For more information on how we can assist you on your path to greater independence, contact our main office at 517-999-2760.