Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Awards
$51,127 in Grants to New Horizons of Auburn Hills

December 13, 2007 - The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG) today announced the awarding of $51,127 in grants to New Horizons Rehabilitation Services, Inc. in Auburn Hills to serve people with disabilities.  

A grant of $27,169 will continue to assist students with disabilities in southern portions of Oakland County to make the transition from school to employment.  A second grant in the amount of $23,958 will continue to provide job placement and business development services to increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in Macomb County.   

Michigan's economy" said Governor Jennifer M. Granholm.  "This grant helps those with disabilities work towards fully integrating into our 21^st century workforce."

The grants are comprised of federal and state funds. The federal portion is funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The grants are issued by a bureau of DLEG, Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), which collaborates with agencies such as New Horizons Rehabilitation Services in a mutual goal of assisting Michigan residents with disabilities into the workforce. MRS operates 36 offices throughout the state that provide job preparation and placement services for people with disabilities.

The Department of Labor & Economic Growth is investing in Michigan's future by helping to create the jobs of today and tomorrow, ensuring that our children and adults have the skills these jobs demand, making Michigan a better place to do business, and training and placing those who need jobs now.