Recent News

EDSI is thrilled to announce a new contract expansion in Michigan: the Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! PATH (Partnership, Accountability, Training, and Hope) program, marking the start of an exciting new partnership focused on helping individuals achieve employment and economic self-sufficiency.

Our new program startup team gathered with PATH team members for onboarding and training, including hands-on and interactive activities focused on teambuilding and EDSI’s values. On October 1st, we proudly opened the three new office locations in Clinton Township, Roseville, and Port Huron, Michigan. These locations will serve as essential hubs where our team will deliver services such as resume development, interview preparation, specialized training, and more to support jobseekers on their journey to success.

EDSI has been recognized by Mployer, an independent third-party organization, for offering a Market Leading benefits package. This prestigious designation, awarded after comparing EDSI's benefits against peer companies across regions and industry, reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality support for its employees.

EDSI's comprehensive benefits package reflects its dedication to maintaining a strong, employee-centered culture. These offerings not only support employee well-being but also solidify EDSI’s standing as an Employer of Choice.

EDSI has been recognized as one of The2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for the 13th year in a row! This prestigious award highlights our commitment to innovative business practices and employee engagement.

The winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed several key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. The categories applicants were scored on include Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Creative Wellness and Wellbeing Solutions, Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment and Selection; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Work-Life Blend; Community Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility; and Leadership, Strategy and Company Performance.

With only 1 in 10 companies earning this honor, we’re proud to stand among the best!

two of our outstanding team members, Program Director Scott Levine and Behavioral Health Coordinator Shaliyah (Shay) Jones-Vitale, have been recognized as Workforce Heroes among 85 other workforce professionals across the U.S. by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)!

Scott and his dedicated team work tirelessly to empower students with disabilities, providing essential skills and support to help them transition seamlessly from high school to the workforce. Shay and her exceptional team are reshaping how workforce development integrates mental health services, placing a greater focus on the wellbeing of both jobseekers and the professionals who serve them.

We are incredibly proud of Scott and Shay’s unwavering commitment and the significant contributions they are making to the future of workforce development!

In a major step forward for recovery services, EDSI and PA CareerLink are collaborating on the Recovery to Work program, which will soon include a new women’s sober living facility in Wayne County. With $601,065 pledged from the Wave 1 opioid settlement, the facility will be housed in a renovated county building in Honesdale. This space, formerly the Workforce Alliance office, will be transformed to provide private rooms and vital support services for women in recovery. By working closely with the Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Commission, this initiative will help individuals regain stability and reintegrate into the workforce. EDSI’s role in this program will be further strengthened by the county’s ongoing commitment to fight the opioid epidemic with additional funding from the settlement.

This month, EDSI partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan at the 2024 Reimagine Summit in Detroit. Our team played a key role in helping Boys and Girls Club leaders reimagine their spaces to better serve youth and combat poverty. The Summit highlighted the transformation of desolate buildings into state-of-the-art clubs, offering career pathways in fields like Fashion, Tech, and Behavioral Health. Through these innovations, we’re equipping youth with the skills to break the cycle of poverty. Together, we’re working towards the ambitious goal of reducing youth poverty by 50% by 2050.