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PATH

PATH

PATH: Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope.

Information about PATH (Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope.) program.

Many families’ seeking cash assistance through the Michigan Family Independence Program (FIP) face significant barriers in securing and retaining employment. From child care to transportation and literacy, caseworkers cite a long list of barriers that can keep families from achieving self-sufficiency.

Applicants for cash assistance will take part in a robust, results-oriented work participation program - PATH. The program features a 10-day application eligibility period (AEP) during which barriers to employment are identified and caseworkers work individually with clients to connect them with resources to address these barriers. This 10-day AEP is a departure from the previous program, JET (Jobs, Education and Training), in which AEP varied across the state from one to three days. The 10-day AEP and job placement program under PATH will continue to be administered by the department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and Michigan Works! Agencies, which hold the contracts for these activities statewide. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/PATH.

No GED or Diploma Client

Client with No GED or Diploma

Significant Barriers Client

Significant Barriers Client

Work Ready Client

Work Ready Client