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 barriers to success.
- Summer Elevate Program to assist with summer 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
Grad's Guide Resources
General Resources
A comprehensive resource for residents of Southeast Michigan.
A dedicated resource hub for Detroit residents.
Education & Career Exploration
Find and compare schools based on costs, graduation rates, and post-college earnings.
Explore the highest growth and high-income jobs in Michigan through 2032.
Access WIOA training programs and professional development resources.
Find apprenticeships and career paths in the unionized construction skilled trades.
Explore Michigan-specific career options and educational programs.
A flyer highlighting high-demand opportunities in the skilled trades.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial Aid
The essential first step to completing your FAFSA.
Apply for federal student grants, work-study, and loans.
Michigan's program encouraging students to complete high school by providing college tuition assistance.
Access the MiSSG student portal to track your state financial aid.
Resources and advising to help students find affordable paths to a college degree.
Scholarships
A leading online resource for finding scholarships, internships, and financial aid.
Find scholarships, other financial aid, and internships from more than 2,200 programs.
A national scholarship database for students of all levels.
Success Resources
Employment
Career coaching, job search assistance, and workforce training programs for Southeast Michigan residents.
Michigan's official labor exchange system connecting job seekers and employers.
Financial Literacy
Tools to compare college costs, tuition trends, and net price calculators.
Free appointments and workshops to help navigate the financial aid process.
Financial wellness resources from the State of Michigan to help you manage your money.
Food & Housing
Assistance with housing, utilities, and financial empowerment for Wayne County residents.
Supportive housing and homeless services specifically for Detroit residents.
A national tool to locate food pantries and meal programs in your immediate area.
Postsecondary Education & Training Success
Articles and tools focusing on study habits, time management, and navigating campus life.
Mental & Physical Health Services
A directory of clinics in Michigan providing medical care to uninsured and underinsured residents.
Comprehensive database of mental health providers and support groups across Michigan.
Community-specific mental health resources and support services in the Detroit area.
Transportation Services
Planning and coordination of transit services for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties.
Bus schedules and transit information for riders within the city of Detroit.
Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation serving Southeast Michigan.
Information on driver education courses and state requirements for new drivers.
