The Advance Ypsi program aims to connect residents and Ypsilanti Community High School students in the 48198 and 48197 zipcodes to education and training that could lead to high-wage, in-demand jobs.

During the free, four-week Foundations of Caring Bootcamp program, attendees will gain basic job skills, spend 40 hours in virtual classes, have job interviews and receive paid on-the-job training.

(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. DETROIT, Mich. Detroit-based LIFT is offering CNC Operations Technician and Welding Operations Technician programs starting July 6 to both men and women over the age of 18, or under 16 if working toward a diploma. No experience is required. Participants will walk away in less than two months later certified, and tuition assistance is available. To register for either hands-on educational programs, community members should visit lift.technology/learninglab/.