Our Institutes are designed to provide students with a vast range of skill- building classes enabling them to develop and refine their competency in a particular area of interest.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

The Sign Language Institute provides a series of courses designed for individuals interacting with the deaf community.  These courses enhance understanding of ASL and Deaf culture in order to strengthen one’s knowledge and communication skills.

• Sign Language – Beginners
• Sign Language – Intermediate
• Sing – A-Sign
• Deaf Awareness – A Workshop
• Reading Between the Signs

BUSINESS INSTITUTE

The Business Institute provides business students, entrepreneurs and small business owners the opportunity to enhance their skills and grow their business. Participants will be afforded opportunities to interact with people and exchange ideas to enhance personal and professional growth.

• Business Finance
• Credit Repair
• Debt & Credit Basics
• Financial Strategies for Retirement
• How to Become a Consultant
• How to Start and Operate a Small Business
• Owning a Multi-Family Property
• Road to Home Ownership
  

ENTREPRENEURIAL INSTITUTE AND RESOURCE CENTER

The Entrepreneurial Institute and Resource Center serves as part of a network of business and economic development resources serving Southeastern Michigan. Offering a wide range of services and programs,the Institute provides assistance to potential
and existing small business owners in the development of their businesses.

Services offered are:

• Business plan development,
• Marketing plan and strategy development
• Financial research
• Loan preparation
• Real estate business exchange
• Networking and referral
• Small business incubation

Workshops, classes and seminars are offered on a regular basis to serve all residents of the District. Individuals can obtain individual consultation on their business development needs. For more information please call (313) 579-6990.

MICHIGAN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EDUCATION (MIPSE)

The Michigan Institute for Public Safety Education (MIPSE) is heralded nationally to be one of the finest of its kind in the emergency training field.  Emergency Response Education and Training Services are provided in a safe and controlled environment.  Homeland Security, Fire, Law Enforcement, EMS and industrial personnel are trained at the state, regional and national level.

• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• School of Continuing Education for EMS Instructor Coordinator
• School of Continuing Education for EMS Provider
• Elevator Training
• Elevator Training (Michigan Fire Fighter’s Training Council)
• Fire Fighter I and II
• Fire Fighting Strategies and Tactics (Michigan Fire Fighter’s Training Council)
• Hazmat Awareness
• Incident Safety Officer (Michigan Fire Fighter’s Training Council)
• NFPA Fire Inspector II
• NFPA Fire Plan Examiner

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NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE

The Non-Profit Management Institute offers courses that prepare individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to establish and manage non-profit organizations effectively and efficiently.  Specialized training is provided for persons employed in the non-profit sector seeking additional training in their field or individuals who would like to make a career change.

• Non-Profit Organization Start-Up
• Steps to Become a 501C3 Organization
• Grantsmanship – Beginner
• Grantsmanship – Intermediate (Proposal Writing)
• Fund Development
• Introduction to Board Membership
• Introduction to Grant Management
• Introduction to Strategic Planning