Michigan: Local Programs

Through the support of parent organizations like ORT America and World ORT, essential funds are raised to keep these educational programs accessible at no cost for many students. Locally, ORT America Michigan Region raises crucial financial support for programs like the David B. Hermelin ORT Resource Center at Gesher Human Services.

ORT schools, including Gesher’s Hermelin ORT Resource Center, are known for offering some of the most cutting-edge, innovative technology classes in the world. At Gesher’s Hermelin ORT Center in Southfield, Michigan, underemployed and unemployed residents can enhance their digital literacy and job-seeking skills through classes like Computer Basics and Office & Computer Essentials.  Most of these courses are offered free of charge, thanks to ORT America’s fundraising, and other generous donors.

Gesher Human Services, home to the Hermelin ORT Resource Center , is a bridge to hope and opportunity for more than 33,000 individuals and families at work, at home, and in the community. Gesher’s workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming serves all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community.

Globally, ORT co-operates with industry and is supported by an international membership of more than a quarter of a million people. ORT has consultative status for information and education purposes with UNESCO and observer status at the ILO (International Labor Organization).