Postsecondary Navigation

The Wayne RESA Postsecondary Success Navigator helps provide navigational support for referred recent graduates of the Career Counseling initiative. Post secondary navigators empower alumni to build and pursue their unique career roadmap, develop resiliencies to cope with the challenges of transition, gain courage to advocate for themselves, and cultivate a network to support their goals.
Additionally, the Postsecondary Success Navigator helps to support the Department of Workforce Development by enhancing partnerships with traditional and non-traditional postsecondary programs as well as workforce partners. Through a collaborative approach we’re able to increase awareness and access to opportunities and create the talent pipelines to address the workforce demands of the present and future.
Support includes
- Ongoing career exploration counseling for undecided youth
- Resource building to address challenges associated with socioeconomic status, transportation, health/mental health
- Assistance with enrollment steps for postsecondary programs
- Connections to Peer Mentors as well as Professionals In Industry related to career goals
- Career development educational workshops and resource sharing
I greatly appreciate you checking in on me. You have kept my motivation and spirits for college alive!
X.B. (Henry Ford College student)
Key Graduate Data Points
General Resources
Where to Turn Guide – A resource for residents of Southeast Michigan.
Detroit For Life - A resource for Detroit Residents
Education & Career Exploration
College Scorecard – Find and Compare Schools
Michigan’s Hot 50 Jobs – The Highest Growth & Income Jobs through 2028
Michigan Training Connect - WIOA Training Programs
MUST Construction Careers – Find Apprenticeships in Skilled Trades
PATHFINDER – Explore programs and career options
Ready To Launch Skilled Trades – Flyer outlining great trades opportunities
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial Aid
Create FSAID – Starting Point For the FAFSA
FAFSA – Federal Student Aid Application
TIP – Michigan Tuition Incentive Program
Michigan Student Aid Portal
UAspire
Scholarships
Success Resources
Employment
SEMCA Michigan Works
Pure Michigan Talent Connect
Financial Literacy
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
Free Financial Aid Workshops/Appointments
College Affordability & Transparency Center
Food/Housing
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
Southwest Solutions (Detroit Residents)
Feeding America
Postsecondary Education/Training Success
Get Schooled: Success In College
Mental/Physical Health Services
Free Health Clinics
Michigan Mental Health Networker
To Write Love on Her Arms - Detroit community resources
Transportation Services
Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan
Detroit Department of Transportation
SMART Bus Routes
Drivers Training