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A program with a heart

"PEI is a program that has a heart. PEI staff go the extra mile to ensure successful employment for both the employer and employee. It is this caring and nurturing spirit that sets PEI apart from other human resource pools."

- Carol Stern, Resource Manager,
Sherwood Foods

Ameritech CSR Training Program

"The Ameritech CSR Training Program has been . . .an exciting opportunity. The diligent efforts of the staff have empowered me with valuable, marketable skills including positive human interaction, work ethics and computer skills. As an accomplished graduate of the program I am able to seek career opportunities confidently. I am proud to say that I look forward to a rewarding and self-sufficient life."

---Sheryl Willis, upon graduation from the PEI/Ameritech Customer Service Representative Program, and subsequent hiring by Ameritech

PEI GED Classes

"The GED classes helped me improve my math and English skills and prepared me for college."

---David Conner, PEI member, entering WC3
after joining PEI in early 1999



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Goals and Objectives

The goal of PEI is to reduce the barriers associated with long term unemployment in five Eastside Detroit zip codes in- including zip code areas: 48205, 48207, 48213, 48214, 48215 and the eastern section of Detroit’s Empowerment Zone.

Objectives:

  • Strengthening family and support networks using a multi-faceted approach of family coaching, employment coaching, crisis intervention, and peer and community support.

  • Increasing the economic vitality of businesses through the strengthening of a healthier, labor market prepared workforce.

  • Building bridges between Eastside residents and businesses by improving access to well paying jobs and through the facilitation of opportunities for dialogue and mutually beneficial activities.

  • Addressing and reducing the structural barriers to sustained employment such as access to child care, transportation and higher education/training.

  • By building bridges between educational institutions, employers and East side residents to improve the capacity of educational institutions and Eastside residents to meet the needs of employers.

  • Effecting systemic change through advocacy, study groups and policy reform.