Program Title	Advanced Technology Program
Location	Oakland Community College, MI
Current Status	Active. This year will train 75-100 people.
Objectives	Train welfare recipients in IT fields for placement in entry level technical jobs within corporate partner firms.
Target Population	Welfare recipients with high school diploma or GED, no felonies, pass drug screening.
Providers/Partners	Corporate Partners: EDS, Kelly Services, Xerox Corp, Fanuc Robotics, Delco Group.
Program Design	Two tracks: Foundations in Computer Programming and Business Information Systems. In addition to computer coursework, supportive classes include Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Business Writing, Master Student (study skills), Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Franklin Planner and Power Point.
Curriculum	Business Information Systems Keyboard skill building, computer literacy, communications, MS Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint. Foundations in Computer Programming Keyboard skill building, computer literacy, communications, MS Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint, introduction to COBOL programming, computer information systems literacy.
Key Features	100 hour paid internship; a performance review is conducted on every student every four or five weeks; supportive services are integral to the success of the program (assistance with child care, transportation, etc.);
Results	87 of 95 participants completed training (92% retention) 83 placed into full-time jobs (88% placement rate) Salaries: $18,000 - $25,000 annually 85% Cash assistance cases closed
Program Costs	Free to welfare recipients who are working at least 20 hours per week
Funding Sources	Started with $100,000 grant from TANF training dollars. Recently received $250,000 grant from TANF.
Key Contacts	Sharon Miller, Program Manager, Workforce Preparation Sevices (248)340-6787