Peer to Peer Network
419 S. Washington Sq. Suite 200
Lansing, Michigan. 48933
Phone: 517 487 5966 Ext. 21  Fax: 517 487 5213
e-mail: kreucherj@miaflcio.org
John Kreucher, Program Manager

PEER PROGRAM

The HRDI. Peer to Peer Program is designed to enhance the ability of dislocated workers to regain and retain employment.  This will be done by maximizing participation levels in workforce development programs and services, assessing individual needs and addressing other underlying, and oftentimes, complicating, problems which prevent successful transition of a dislocated worker to a new job.  HRDI will train Peer counselors generally on release time. The training will prepare Peers to help other workers cope with the emotional and social trauma of job loss, and provide workers with accurate information about employment and training services provided by the MWA’s, link them firmly to the dislocated worker program, make referrals to the United Way Community Services and other local resources.  These trained Peers bring their knowledge directly to the shop and office floors where affected workers have immediate access to the information.