Refugees & Immigrants
If you are a refugee or work-authorized immigrant, we can help you overcome barriers to employment and find a job that matches your qualifications. Contact the Oakland County Michigan Works! office nearest you to review the free services available.
Services and Resources
Services and resources may include the following.
- Determination of eligibility to receive assistance from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs
- Assessment of literacy, numeracy, and English-language proficiency, as well as supportive service needs
- Job search assistance
- Career advising
- Workforce and labor market employment information
- Assistance in determining eligibility for financial aid
- Training and education programs
- Information for filing unemployment insurance program claims
- Referrals to other needed programs and services
Now available!
Connect with your local Oakland County Michigan Works! office to gain access to free EnGen English instruction to upskill your language skills and career opportunities. Limited spots available.
Resource referrals are available for the following services:
- English as a second language
- Housing
- Health care
- Child care
- Transportation
- High school diploma/ equivalency
- Public assistance
- Financial counseling
- Legal
- Civil rights
- Professional licensure
More Information
For more information, please contact:
Danielle Bachman,
Oakland County Michigan Works!
Program Coordinator
bachmands@oakgov.com
(248) 858-1906
- Refugees & Immigrants Information Flyer - English
- Refugees & Immigrants Information Flyer - Arabic
- Refugees & Immigrants Information Flyer - Dari
- Refugees & Immigrants Information Flyer - Hindi
- Refugees & Immigrants Information Flyer - Pashto
- Refugees & Immigrants Information Flyer - Spanish
Oakland County Michigan Works! Locations
31186 Beck Road
Novi, MI 48377
248-926-1820
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
22180 Parklawn, Room 111
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-691-8437
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1850 North Perry
Pontiac, MI 48340
248-276-1777
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
21415 Civic Center Drive, Suite 116
Southfield, MI 48076
248-796-4580
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400
Troy, MI 48083
248-823-5101
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
7500 Highland Road
Waterford, MI 48327
Telephone: 248-617-3600
Fax: 248-623-1350
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
