Food Assistance Employment & Training Plus Program (FAE&T Plus)
Published: August 25, 2021 | Updated: April 10, 2023
Program Description
The Food Assistance Employment & Training Plus Program aims to help low-income individuals and families move out of poverty by providing them with basic education, technical skills training, credentialing, and access to good jobs.
The FAE&T Plus program serves a broad range of participants, including returning citizens, immigrants, refugees, homeless, and those without a high school diploma or GED.
Program Eligibility includes the following:
Be a resident of the City of Detroit
Have a strong interest in obtaining employment
Have a willingness to learn new skills and engage in training opportunities
A current food stamp recipient (not receiving cash assistance)
Between the ages of 18 to 49
Program Overview
FAE&T Plus Services
Job Search & Placement: Participants will meet one-on-one with a professional employment counselor.
Job Training: Participants will have an opportunity to attend monthly workshops.
Education: Participants can attend English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes, Computer Training, and GED Classes.
Support Services: IIMD provides necessary services, such as transportation (i.e. bus tickets) and other essential items necessary for employment.
Program Details
For more information, contact Joe Lauchlan or Diane Lewicki-Felce at (313) 871-8600
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