Our Services

What We Do

Oakland County Youth Educational Services is a program that is in direct response to the growing number of young people that are either academically failing or graduating high school and face a lack of employment and/or postsecondary education options. The goal of the program is to identify youth who are going to have a turbulent transition to adulthood and offer positive support systems to avoid the pitfalls that can derail their lives. The focus is slightly different at each level, but the goal remains the same; empower the young person to make positive changes in his/her life.

Oakland County Youth Educational Services focuses on the following services to support youth:

Career Readiness

Oakland County Youth Educational Services (OCYES) is dedicated to empowering young adults with the skills and certifications needed to thrive in today’s workforce. We offer comprehensive training programs designed to prepare participants for successful careers, with a focus on Information Technology (IT) and essential career readiness skills.

Our IT certification programs equip participants with industry-recognized credentials to launch or advance careers in technology. Training includes preparation for certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and other in-demand IT credentials. These programs combine hands-on learning, expert instruction, and real-world simulations to ensure participants are job-ready.

OCYES provides a robust suite of career readiness training to build the foundational
skills needed to enter and succeed in the workforce:

Resume Writing: Learn to craft professional, tailored resumes that highlight your strengths and align with employer expectations.
Job Search Strategies: Master effective job search techniques, including leveraging online platforms, networking, and identifying opportunities in competitive markets.
Interviewing Skills: Gain confidence through mock interviews, feedback, and guidance on answering common and behavioral interview questions.
Workplace Essentials: Develop critical soft skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving to excel in professional environments.

Our programs are designed to meet the needs of Oakland County’s youth, providing practical, actionable training that bridges the gap between education and employment. We ensure access to cutting-edge IT training and resources, empowering participants to achieve their career goals. Ready to take the next step? Contact OCYES to learn more about our programs and start your journey to a rewarding career!

Tutoring Services

OCYES offers personalized tutoring to help students strengthen core academic skills in
Math and Reading/Language Arts, preparing them for long-term academic and
professional success.

Build foundational skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, word analysis, and sight
word recognition
Master 7 key reading strategies (e.g. summarizing, questioning, visualizing)
Improve comprehension through structured annotation and text analysis
Learn to identify main ideas, analyze structure, and integrate knowledge across
subjects

Topics include:
- Middle School Math: integers, proportions, solving equations, percents,
  and more
- Pre-Algebra: rational numbers, graphing, inequalities, statistics, and
  geometry
- Algebra: linear equations, polynomials, factoring, quadratic & exponential
  functions

Whether your student is building confidence or aiming for advanced placement, OCYES provides targeted support to help them succeed.

College Readiness Support

OCYES prepares students for college success by building essential academic, personal, and life skills.

ACT preparation (ACT | College and Career Readiness Solutions)
SAT preparation (https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat)
Targeted support to strengthen test-taking strategies and academic performance

Time & Stress Management: Learn to balance academics, social life, and self-care
Study & Test-Taking Skills: Improve notetaking, reading, research, and exam techniques
Money Management: Budgeting, banking, and responsible financial decision-making
Assertiveness & Communication: Build confidence to advocate for yourself respectfully
Self-Care & Safety: Establish healthy routines, manage risks, and make smart choices
Knowing When to Ask for Help: Develop independence while using support systems wisely
Respect & Integrity: Foster responsibility, perseverance, and ethical decision-making

OCYES equips students not just to get into college—but to thrive there.