This Policy applies to all programs administered by South Central Michigan Works!

It is the policy of South Central Michigan Works! to assure that equal opportunity be provided under any contract, program, or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available by this agency whether carried out by this office directly or through a service provider, contractor or other entity with whom this agency contracts for the delivery of program services.

All recipients are required to actively promote equal opportunity within their respective organizations and to assure the equal treatment of all persons in their access to, and receipt of, program services without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age sex, disability, political affiliation or belief, and other basis prohibited by state law and/or the regulations implementing workforce programs.

This policy specifically affects all hiring, employment and procurement decisions made in connection with the administration programs, as well as practices governing customer selection, with respect to determining who will be admitted or have access to any state or federally assisted program or activity. This policy does not however, supersede or waive state or federal eligibility or selection criterion imposed as participation requirements for specific programs.

Persons who think they have been subjected to discrimination in a financially assisted program or activity may file a complaint within 180 days from the date of the alleged violation. Complaint forms and procedures are available from South Central Michigan Works! Service Centers or by contacting:

Maggie K. Flaherty, Equal Opportunity Officer
South Central Michigan Works!
310 W. Bacon Street
Hillsdale, Michigan 49242
Telephone: 888-649-6757 (649-6757 x111) or 517-437-0990 x111
Michigan Relay Center: (800) 649-3777

Christine Quinn, President, South Central Michigan Works!