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

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

Skilled Immigrant Integration Program

Are you an immigrant or refugee with an advanced professional degree, training, or certification from an educational institution outside of the United States? It’s time to advance your career here. 

Click here for more information Skilled Immigrant Integration Program

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