Pathways to Alternative Education

Abstract

The purpose of this guide is to provide residents in Detroit with information and the tools to pursue various pathways to a career. In this document you will find resources on apprenticeships; business entrepreneurship opportunities; trade and vocational schools; community colleges; four-year universities; and additional career assistance resources. Each pathway provides skill building, training, and educational tools to prepare youth and adults for their desired career. It is important that this guide be used to explore and understand the value of each pathway, whether it is to receive on-the-job training and/or classroom training, as well as to understand the different educational experience each offers.