Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Director Robert W. Swanson announced Tuesday the launch of the SHARE Network, a Web site which features a Resource Directory of services offered by faith-based and community organizations, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations.

The Web site, created by DLEG in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, was launched to enhance access to workforce development services in Michigan.

This initiative - Sharing How Access to Resources Empowers (SHARE) Network – has two components: A Resource Directory, which consolidates information on local and state resources in a centralized location; and SHARE Network Access Points (SNAPs), which provide job search assistance and referral to other services, in various faith-based and community organizations throughout the state.

DLEG is working with the Governor’s Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives to encourage community organizations, churches and other service groups to join the network and post local services, such as child care, clothing, literacy assistance, mentoring, housing assistance and a variety of other resources to help communities and build partnerships.

At SNAPs, job seekers can receive assistance with resume development and access the Michigan Talent Bank and Career Portal to search for job opportunities in Michigan. Local Michigan Works Agency staff are teaching volunteers at community SNAPs how to access and use a variety of state resources and electronic tools, so they can assist others in their communities with job search-related activities.

Through the SHARE network, customers will be able to:

- Link to service provider information including address, hours of operation, a list of services they offer as well as a point of contact;

- Search by county, location, service and/or by service provider;

- Create an online referral; and/or

- Print a map to the service provider.

Click the link below to visit the Web site:

SHARE Network