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Mission

Since 1986, Operation ABLE of Michigan has been a leader in helping mid-career people obtain work and remain employable throughout their lifetime while also helping businesses develop a competent and dependable workforce.

ABLE works in partnership with employers, customers, and community organizations to provide personalized, high quality job search, job placement, occupational training and career transition services.

Each year it helps over 400 residents of southeastern Michigan, with special emphasis on residents of Detroit. Its office in Detroit is located in the Hannan House, on Woodward Avenue south of Warren Avenue.

Programs

Whether currently unemployed or looking to develop skills necessary for maintaining future employability, Operation ABLE services for individuals include: individual counseling; career assessment; comprehensive job search seminars; extensive computer training, including Microsoft Office; occupational skills training; job placement assistance; an annual job fair; career development workshops; up-to-date labor market information; easy access to educational program information; and two state-of-the-art Career Resilience Centers.

Operation ABLE also offers a variety of services to help individuals who need to improve basic reading, math, grammar, and communications skills.

Program / Activities (NTEE Code)

Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training
Vocational Counseling / Guidance / Testing
Adult, Continuing Education

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2008

1. With the support of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, the Detroit Workforce Development Department, the Ford Motor Company Fund, Comerica Charitable Foundation, the United Way for Southeast Michigan and other funders, provided counseling services and training assistance to mid-career and older job seekers in the Detroit community.
2. Sponsored the annual "Ability is Ageless" Job Fair, attracting more than 2,500 job seekers and 30 employers.
3. Sponsored the annual "Ability is Ageless" Luncheon, recognizing the important contributions of mature workers.

1. Provide job search assistance and job training to mid-career and older adults in southeastern Michigan, especially to residents of Detroit.
2. Help adults, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in southeastern Michigan develop and/or improve their computer and Internet skills.
3. Help both employed and unemployed adults become career resilient and able to remain employable in the changing world of work.

Operation ABLE continually monitors the effectiveness of its services and programs by means of (1) satisfaction surveys from customers, (2) mail and telephone follow-up with selected customers, (3) professional evaluation of selected public- and foundation-supported programs, (4) weekly analysis by staff of progress toward goals, and (5) ongoing evaluation by Board of Directors of the agency's progress in attaining strategic goals.

Chief Executive Profile

Mary McDougall has been with Operation ABLE of Michigan since its founding in 1986. She served as Director of Customer Services for 20 years and in 2006 was named President of the organization. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds a doctorate in counseling.

Additional Comments

Operation ABLE is widely respected for its expertise in helping people 40 year of age and older develop the skills that are needed in today's workplace by Linking Experience, Learning and Jobs.

Financial Data
From the organization's FORM 990

Revenue and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008

Revenue			Expenses
Contributions $159,931 Government Grants $340,000 Program Services $43,102 Investments $1,599 Special Events $21,090 Sales $0 Other $0			Program Services $436,612 Administration $77,719 Other $58,817 Total Expenditures $573,148
Total Revenue	$565,722		NET GAIN/LOSS	$(7,426)

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008

Notes
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Assets	Jul 1, 2007	Jun 30, 2008	Change
Cash & Equivalent	$5,957	$1,544	$(4,413)
Accounts Receivable	$20,800	$12,850	$(7,950)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$59,379	$89,458	$30,079
Receivables/Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investments/Securities	$0	$0	$0
Investments/Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets	$11,322	$7,548	$(3,774)
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$97,458	$111,400	$13,942
Liabilities	Jul 1, 2007	Jun 30, 2008	Change
Accounts Payable	$11,100	$27,484	$16,384
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$5,000	$0	$(5,000)
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$44,523	$54,507	$9,984
Total Liabilities	$60,623	$81,991	$21,368
FUND BALANCE	$36,835	$29,409	$(7,426)

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