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Detroit needs
workers.
We'll train you.

Two specialized tracks. Real employer connections from day one. Zero experience required — just the drive to build a career in Detroit housing. Housing counseling and skilled trades: the two roles Detroit's housing sector needs most.

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2
Career tracks
Zero
Experience required
Free
To enroll

What graduates leave with

8–10wk
Typical program length per track
$18–28
Median starting hourly wage at placement
Detroit
Employer network — jobs stay local
30 / 90d
Post-placement check-ins from your coordinator

Career Tracks

Choose your
path.

Two tracks. Housing Counseling and Trades & Maintenance. Each goes deep rather than wide — you'll graduate with real skills, not a survey of everything. Not sure which fits? Select "Not sure yet" when you apply and your coordinator will help you choose.

Trades & Maintenance

Hands-on technical training for residential maintenance roles. Detroit's housing stock needs workers who can keep units running — and employers are competing to hire them.

Skills covered
Plumbing basics & preventive maintenance
Electrical safety & common repairs
HVAC awareness & seasonal prep
Painting, drywall, flooring, and finishes
Roles you're being trained for: Maintenance Technician · Groundskeeper · Facilities Assistant

Housing Counseling

Support Detroit families navigating the rental market — budgeting, eviction prevention, crisis housing assistance. The fastest-growing need in Detroit's housing sector right now.

Skills covered
HUD housing counseling fundamentals
Rental assistance programs & navigation
Eviction prevention & mediation
Budget coaching & case documentation
Roles you're being trained for: Housing Counselor · Case Manager · Client Navigator

How It Works

From inquiry
to placed.

A coordinator works with you through every stage — you're never on your own.

01
Apply
Short form — about 5 minutes. Tell us which track interests you, or select "Not sure yet."
02
Orientation call
One-on-one with your coordinator. Pick your track, confirm eligibility, lock in your cohort date.
03
Train
8–10 weeks of instruction, hands-on practice, and real-world scenarios with experienced instructors.
04
Job search
Resume coaching, interview prep, and direct introductions to our Detroit employer network.
05
Placed
Start your career. Your coordinator checks in at 30 and 90 days to make sure it's working.

Upcoming
cohorts.

Cohorts run quarterly. Apply now to reserve your spot — seats are limited and programs fill before the start date.

Apply for the Next Cohort
Trades & MaintenanceSpring 2026Open
Housing CounselingSummer 2026Forming

Employer Network

Jobs waiting
when you're ready.

HomeForce works directly with Detroit-area property companies, nonprofits, and developers who are committed to hiring from our training graduates. These aren't hypothetical leads — they're conversations we already have.

Detroit Housing Operators
Property Management
Actively Hiring
Motor City Match
Community Development
Partner
Detroit Land Bank
Public / Government
Seasonal Openings

Are you a Detroit property manager or housing organization interested in hiring HomeForce graduates? Become an employer partner →

Track Your Progress

Already enrolled?
Log in to your portal.

See your cohort schedule, module progress, coordinator contact, and employer connections — all in one place.

Participant Login Need portal access?
portal.homeforce.io / workforce
Spring 2025 · Property Management Cohort
Marcus D.
Track Property Management
Week 3 of 10
Next session Tues, Mar 25
Employer introductions 0 of 3

Get Started

Your career in
Detroit housing
starts here.

Open to Detroit-area residents 18 and older. No previous experience required — just the drive to build something in your city.

Not sure which track? Select "Not sure yet" in the form. Your coordinator will walk you through all four options on your orientation call — no commitment to apply.

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Your Track

A coordinator will follow up within 2 business days to schedule your orientation call.