•AARP Senior Community Employment
•Barry Intermediate School District - Michigan Works! Office
•Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce
•Battle Creek Public Schools Adult Education
•Branch Area Careers Center
•Battle Creek Public Schools - Workforce Investment Act Youth Program
•Calhoun Intermediate School District - Career Preparation
•Calhoun Intermediate School District - Michigan Works! Workforce Development Team
•Davenport University
•Department of Human Services
•Foundation for Behavioral Resources - Michigan Works!
•Human Resource Development Incorporated - Michigan Works!
•Kellogg Community College - Incumbent Worker Training/Customized Training
•KCC Employment Services - Michigan Works!
•Literacy Council of Calhoun County - Adult Education/GED & English as a Second Language Programs
•Michigan Career and Technical Insititute - Education Center
•Michigan Commission for the Blind
•Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth - Michigan Rehabilitation Services
•Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Developement - Veteran Employment Services
•Summit Point Connections Program

AARP Senior Community Employment - www.aarp.org

135 Hamblin Avenue
P.O. Box 1512
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: (269) 968-1200
Email: scbharbor@aol.com

A work training program for people aged 55 and older with limited financial resources. It is funded by the Department of Labor.

Barry Intermediate School District - Michigan Works! Office - www.barryisd.org

535 West Woodlawn
Hastings, MI 49058

Provides employers, job seekers and youth of Barry County with a variety of free services including employment assistance, job placement, supportive services, classroom training and on-the-job training. Co-located with MDELEG--Rehabilitation Services and Veteran's Employment Services. Some programs have eligibility requirements. This program's funding is provided through the Barry/Branch/Calhoun Workforce Development Board by the Michigan Department of Energy,Labor and Economic Growth.

The Youth Program provides career and workforce development services to eligible 14-21 year old youth in Barry County. These services build on the academic and career preparation activities available through schools, businesses and other organizations by offering a broad array of activities that include internships, occupational skills training, leadership development opportunities, summer employment opportunities, paid and unpaid work experiences and mentoring. This program's funding is provided through the Barry/Branch/Calhoun Workforce Development Board by the Michigan Department of Energy,Labor and Economic Growth.

Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce - www.battlecreek.org/chamber

77 East Michigan Avenue, Suite 80
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: (269) 962-4076

With nearly 1,000 members, the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce is the largest business association in Calhoun County. With a focus on Member Services, Business Advocacy, and Public Policy, the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce delivers a vast array of member benefits, business support services, communication tools, and networking opportunities to help our members grow. The Chamber's charitable arm, the Battle Creek Area Chamber Foundation, fosters entrepreneurial growth and administers well-know community programs such as Silent Observer, the Cereal Festival, and the International Festival of Lights.

The Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce is collocated with Battle Creek Unlimited, the Greater Calhoun County Visitor and Convention Bureau, and the City of Battle Creek in the historic Commerce Pointe building in downtown Battle Creek. Working on behalf of our business members: "The Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce provides member services, business representation and advocacy to produce a positive economic environment."

Battle Creek Public Schools - Adult Education Program - www.battlecreekpublicschools.org

Miller Stone Building
77 Capital Avenue NE
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: (269) 965-9514

Provides free services to adult students, ages 20 and up, in three main areas:
•ABE-Adult Basic instruction in reading and mathematics
•GED-Comprehending and completing the five test GED equivalency tests
•and ESL-Language acquisition for people learning English as a second language.

Classes offered morning, afternoon and early evenings Monday through Thursday.

Branch Area Careers Center - www.branch-isd.org

366 Morse Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
Phone: (517) 279-5721

Offers 17 Career and Technical Education Programs for Branch County juniors and seniors, with early placements available for younger students based upon special circumstances. Also offers evening education courses designed to help adults obtain technical and workplace skills.

Battle Creek Public Schools - Workforce Investment Act Youth Program

475 E. Roosevelt Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: (269) 660-5808

The WIA Youth Program provides career and workforce development services to eligible 14-21 year old youth in Calhoun County. These services build on the academic and career preparation activities available through schools, businesses and other organizations by offering a broad array of activities that include internships, occupational skills training, leadership development opportunities, summer employment opportunities, paid and unpaid work experiences and mentoring. This program's funding is provided through the Barry/Branch/Calhoun Workforce Development Board by the Michigan Department of Energy,Labor and Economic Growth.

Calhoun Intermediate School District - Career Preparation - www.calhounisd.org

17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
Contact Person: Tony Warren
Phone: (269) 789-2443

The Career Preparation System is designed to provide all students completing the Michigan educational system with the necessary academic, technical and work behavior knowledge and skills for success in a career of their choice and lifelong learning. Within that framework, the current Barry/Branch/Calhoun Career Preparation System programs and activities focus on implementation of education development plans (EDPs) and career pathways, as well as career awareness and exploration. Career development programs, meeting dates and additional links are available by clicking on the Career Development button on the Calhoun ISD home page at http://calhounisd.org.

Calhoun Intermediate School District - Michigan Works! Workforce Development Team - www.calhounisd.org

17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
Contact Person: M.J. Bruns
Phone: (269) 789-2423

Is the Michigan Works! administrative agency for the local Workforce Development Board, which receives, distributes and oversees the funding from the State of Michigan for various workforce development programs in the Barry/Branch/Calhoun County area that are operated by Michigan Works! Partner Agencies.

Davenport University - www.davenport.edu

200 West Van Buren Street
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Contact Person: John Hume
Phone: 800-762-4173,
(269) 968-6105
Email: John.Hume@davenport.edu

Provides training and education for careers in business, although in recent years that mission has expanded to include academic programs in a wide variety of careers in health, technology and legal studies. Students may still be in high school, or they may have already received an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Department of Human Services - www.michigan.gov/dhs

190 East Michigan Avenue
P.O. Box 490
Battle Creek, MI
Phone: (269) 966-1284

388 Keith Wilhelm Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
Phone: (517) 279-4200

430 Barfield
Hastings, MI 49058
Phone: (269) 948-3200

Provides temporary assistance to low-income individuals and families through emergency services, food assistance, cash assistance, medical assistance, and childcare assistance.

Foundation for Behavioral Resources - Michigan Works! - www.fbrworkfirst.org

Jobs Education, & Training (JET)

135 Hamblin Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: (269) 966-0608

101 North Albion
Albion, MI 49224
Phone: (517) 629-9477

1932 S. M37, Suite B
Hastings, MI 49058
Phone: (269) 945-0229

210 Vista Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
Phone: (517) 278-0230

The JET Program enables participants to obtain and retain employment, provides job readiness, job training, job club and support services for public assistance applicants and recipients identified and referred by the Department of Human Services. Eligible participants also include Non-Cash Recipients, Food Stamp Recipients and Non-Custodial Parents through the Friend of the Court. This program's funding is provided through the Barry/Branch/Calhoun Workforce Development Board by the Michigan Department of Energy,Labor and Economic Growth.

Workforce Investment Act Youth Program

210 Vista Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036.
(517) 278-0236

The Youth Program provides career and workforce development services to eligible 14-21 year old youth in Branch County. These services build on the academic and career preparation activities available through schools, businesses and other organizations by offering a broad array of activities that include internships, occupational skills training, leadership development opportunities, summer employment opportunities, paid and unpaid work experiences and mentoring. This program's funding is provided through the Barry/Branch/Calhoun Workforce Development Board by the Michigan Department of Energy,Labor and Economic Growth.

Human Resources Development, Inc. - Michigan Works! - www.mhrdi.org

Customized Training Job Seeker Services

101 North Albion
Albion, MI 49224
Phone: (517) 629-5413

210 Vista Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
Phone: (517) 278-0210

135 Hamblin Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: (269) 965-1048

Provides employers and eligible job seekers with a variety of free services including employment assistance, job placement, supportive services, classroom training and on-the-job training. This program's funding is provided through the Barry/Branch/Calhoun Workforce Development Board by the Michigan Department of Energy,Labor and Economic Growth.

Kellogg Community College - Incumbent Worker Training/Customized Training - www.kellogg.edu

405 Hill Brady Road
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Contact Person: Roberta Gagnon
Phone: (269) 965-4137
Email: gagnonr@kellogg.edu

Kellogg Community College’s Customized Training Department helps employers assess the skill needs of their employees, then designs training uniquely tailored to fit those needs. Customized training means customized timing and flexibility in delivering training any shift and any day of the week. Since not all training is best delivered in a classroom setting, customized training can also be offered at the employer’s place of business or at any location of the employer’s choosing.

KCC Employment Services - Michigan Works! - www.kellogg.edu

Employment Services for Job Seekers and Employers

135 Hamblin Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (269) 660-1412

210 Vista Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (517) 278-0220

101 North Albion
Albion, MI 49224
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (517) 629-5852

Provides a variety of employment and outplacement services for job seekers and employers in order to match qualified individuals with appropriate employment opportunities and at no cost to either the job seeker or the employer. This program's funding is provided through the Barry/Branch/Calhoun Workforce Development Board by the Michigan Department of Energy,Labor and Economic Growth.

Literacy Council of Calhoun County - Adult Education/GED & English as a Second Language Programs

Family Y Center
182 Capital Avenue NE
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: (269) 788-0495
or (269) 968-6488

Provides free adult education programs to eligible Calhoun County residents including GED Preparation, English As a Second Language (ESL) and Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes.

Michigan Career and Technical Institute - Education Center

11611 West Pine Lake Road
Plainwell, MI 49080
Contact Person: Paul Mulka
Phone: (269) 664-4461
Email: mulkap@michigan.gov

Delton Kellogg Schools, in a unique partnership with the Michigan Career and Technical Institute, operates the Education Center on the MCTI campus. The center offers a variety of programs and services to meet the needs to both MCTI and Delton Kellogg Schools community students.

Whether your goal is to earn a high school diploma, earn your General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or improve your reading and math skills, the instructional staff wants to work with you to achieve your goal. We look forward to working with you.

Michigan Commission for the Blind - www.michigan.gov/dleg

1541 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Contact Person: Lisa Kisiel
Phone: (269) 337-3875
Email: kiseill@michigan.gov

Provides opportunities for legally blind individuals to obtain employment and to function independently. The program is authorized under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Basic services include: Medical, psychosocial, and ophthalmic diagnostic evaluations; Physical restoration to minimize the effects of a disability; Training in personal adjustment and blindness skills; Vocational evaluations; On-the-job training opportunities; Education and job skills training; and Job Placement.

Michigan Department of Energy,Labor and Economic Growth - Michigan Rehabilitation Services - www.michigan.gov/mrs

424 Riverside Drive, Suite 202
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Phone: (269) 968-3311

135 Hamblin Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: (269) 660-1404

210 Vista Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
Phone: (517) 278-0238

535 West Woodlawn
Hastings, MI 49058
Phone: (269) 945-9545 Ext. 152

101 North Albion Street
Albion, MI 49224
Phone: (517) 629-3412

Provides job preparation, training, accommodations, and placement services for Michigan residents with disabilities in order to assist these individuals to achieve employment and self-sufficiency.

Michigan Department of Energy,Labor and Economic Growth - Veteran Employment Services

101 North Albion Street
Albion, MI 49224
By Appointment Only
Phone: (517) 629-5852

135 Hamblin Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Contact: Jim Bishop
Phone: (269) 660-1421

210 Vista Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
Contact: Phil Anderson
Phone: (517) 278-0216

535 West Woodlawn
Hastings, MI 49058
By Appointment Only
Phone: (269) 945-9545

Provides employment services for veterans including referrals to employers and supportive services, as well as career counseling and referrals to appropriate training programs.

Summit Pointe Connections Program - www.summitpointe.com

140 West Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: (269) 966-1460

Provides job placement, job coaching, soft and hard skill training at contracted worksites for individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness.