Newsletter One
January 2015
Newsletter Date
Volume 1, Issue 1
The Resource Network Newsletter
Success Story: Kai Miller
By – Nikki Woods and Kimberly Jackson
The client relocated to Michigan from Atlanta,
GA. Finding employment as well as affordable
housing was a huge challenge for the Miller
Family. The family was homeless for a short
period of time in addition to not having a
reliable form of transportation.
These challenges seemed insurmountable in
the face of also needing to find employment.
Having 2 children that were not school age
also added stress as a local day care provider
that has space was difficult to find.
They were looking for a Check Approval
Analyst and Kai’s work experience while
residing in Georgia was a perfect match.
Kai is now employed full time with Chase
Bank as an analyst and her salary allows
her to work only one job.
Kai had many challenges but through it all
she has learned that being prepared is key.
She is keenly aware that not being
prepared only creates other problems.
Kai has expressed that she is extremely
thankful for team at The Resource
Network. She has personally thanked me
on many occasions for the support she
received.
Jacket for Jobs
Kai was diligent in her efforts to find
employment. After participating in an on-site
interview with Sears, Kai was hired. Kai
realized that although Sears was an
opportunity, the wage and hours wouldn’t be
enough to support her family. Kai then took
on a second job with Tim Horton’s. Her shift
began at 4am. Her financial situation
improved with the increase in hours but the
time spent away from home began to cause
problems. Kai continued to seek out full time
employment. After a few months of working
two jobs she was contacted by Chase Bank.
Since opening their doors in 2000, Jackets for
Jobs has helped over 15,000 clients achieve
their job seeking goals with providing a free
outfit to clients.
Jacket for Jobs is located at the Samaritan
Center. The way that it works is a client signs
up for Jacket for Jobs with Said, the job
readiness teacher, and is given a referral
sheet. Every Tuesday, the clients meet at The
Resource Network at 9:15 AM. Jack
transports the clients, free of charge, to the
location. You shop for the cloths you want
and you walk out with a brand new outfit
from head to toe, for free. Jack then picks up
the clients and transports them back to The
Resource Network.
Funded in part by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Detroit Employment Solutions
Corporation, and the Oakland County Workforce Development Board
The Resource Network Newsletter Page 2
Know Your TRN Staff!
“Hello, I am Jack. I have been working for
The Resource Network for 8 years. My job
title is van driver and clerical. I also help
maintain the facilities. A typical day is
driving clients to places in order to help
them get jobs or interview clothing, making
sure the building looks beautiful, and also
making sure the clients are happy. I am
Jack, and I am here to serve you.”
-Jack Haddad
This Month’s Highlights
Every Monday
PATH Orientation 8:30 AM
Every Tuesday
Jacket for Jobs – Ladies at 9:30 AM
Every Wednesday
Job Search Class 9:10 AM
Every Other Thursday
Jacket for Jobs – Men at 9:30 AM
Every Friday
Job Club Closed
Upcoming Events
Reminders to Clients
 Make Sure You Have Your ID
and Social Security Card
 Make Sure You Are Dressed
Professionally
 Sign Up For Jacket for Jobs
ASAP
The Resource Network Will Be Closed:
Monday, January 19 - MLK Day.
We will reopen Tuesday, January 20.
North American Auto Show
1/12/15-1/25/15 – Cobo Center
Campus Martius Ice Skating
1/4/15-3/1/15
Monday & Tuesday 11am – 6pm
Wednesday & Thursday 11am – 9pm
Friday 11am - Midnight
Saturday 10am – 11pm
Sunday Noon – 8pm
Admission Prices:
Adults (13-49 Years) $8
Child (12 & Under) $7
Seniors (50 & Older) $7
Skate Rental $3
Quote of The Month!
“The Only Person You Should Try To Be
Better Than, Is The Person You Were
Yesterday.”
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