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Southfield, Oakland County

Youth jobs and training in Southfield

2 training doors in town and 55 youth groups with a Southfield address, and the agency, career tech and college that serve Southfield's teens and young adults.

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  1. High school Southfield
  2. OSTC Career tech for high schoolers
  3. Oakland County Michigan Works! Youth program and training money
  4. Pre-apprenticeship Short, paid trade programs
  5. OCC In-district for Southfield
  6. First paycheck A trade job or an apprenticeship
From a Southfield high school to a first paycheck, through the doors that serve the town.

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Where young people train in Southfield

Every training door with a Southfield address in the platform's training map, from each organization's own site.

Southfield center
Oakland County Michigan Works! 		Kind Michigan Works! center Address 26777 Central Park Blvd, Suite 255S, Southfield, MI 48076 Phone (248) 233-4400
Southfield Campus
Oakland Community College 		Kind Community college campus Address 22322 Rutland Dr., Southfield, MI 48075 Phone (248) 233-2700

Michigan Works!

The youth program for Southfield

Oakland County Michigan Works!

Call (248) 858-5520. Job seekers, workers and employers across Oakland County. Call (248) 858-5520 and pick the office nearest you for an appointment. Nearest center: Southfield center, 26777 Central Park Blvd, Suite 255S, Southfield, MI 48076, about 1 mile away.

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High school

Career tech for Oakland County high schoolers

Oakland Schools Technical Campuses

High school students who live in or attend an Oakland County district; each campus serves set districts. OSTC Northeast, Pontiac, Avondale, Lake Orion, Oxford, Pontiac and Rochester districts; OSTC Northwest, Independence Township, Brandon, Clarkston, Holly and Waterford districts; OSTC Southeast, Royal Oak, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Lamphere, Madison, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Southfield and Troy districts; OSTC Southwest, Wixom, Clarenceville, Farmington, Huron Valley, Novi, South Lyon, Walled Lake and West Bloomfield districts

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Youth groups

Youth groups with a Southfield address

55 active tax-exempt groups the IRS lists at a Southfield mailing address whose work is youth development, largest reported revenue first (the first 15). A mailing address is where a group gets its mail, so check before you visit.

Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages IRS record Exempt since 2014, $4.6M reported revenue
Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation IRS record Exempt since 2004, $1.8M reported revenue
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stop Here Foundation IRS record Exempt since 2000, $759K reported revenue
Aoa Educational Foundation Inc IRS record Exempt since 2012, $288K reported revenue
Sports & Education for Kids Inc IRS record Exempt since 2025, $71K reported revenue
Michigan Youth Rugby Association IRS record Exempt since 2015, $47K reported revenue
Building Better Men IRS record Exempt since 2018, $26K reported revenue
Padres Baseball Organization Inc IRS record Exempt since 2006, $17K reported revenue
Limitless Foundation IRS record Exempt since 2025, $17K reported revenue
Essential of Excellence Academy IRS record Exempt since 2022, $8K reported revenue
And I Still Rise Foundation Inc IRS record Exempt since 2017
Aries Impact IRS record Exempt since 2025
Better Generation Program IRS record Exempt since 2021
Bras for Blossoming Foundation IRS record Exempt since 2026
Camp Discovery Enrichment IRS record Exempt since 2025

Your path

From first job to a skilled trade

  1. 1

    Get work experience

    Ask Oakland County Michigan Works! ((248) 858-5520) about paid work experience and internships. Any job builds references.

  2. 2

    Take career tech classes

    Pick a career tech program in high school and earn certifications like OSHA 10.

  3. 3

    Try a pre-apprenticeship

    Short, hands-on programs prepare you for apprenticeship tests.

  4. 4

    Apply for an apprenticeship or college

    Some union apprenticeships require you to be 18 by the first class. Your county's community college charges its lowest rate to people in its district.

Youth jobs and training in nearby towns

Questions about youth jobs in Southfield

4 questions

Who runs the youth program for Southfield?
Oakland County Michigan Works!, (248) 858-5520.
Where do Southfield high schoolers take career tech?
Oakland Schools Technical Campuses
How many young people live in Southfield?
8,939 residents 15 to 24 (Census ACS 2020-2024).
What county is Southfield in?
Southfield is in Oakland County, Michigan.

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