Oakland County, Michigan Government

Did you know that #OaklandCounty is home to more than 1.2M residents and 40,000 businesses? A diverse county driven by innovation, partnerships and commitments to help everyone reach their full potential ensuring that we’re #AllWaysMovingForward.

L'Shanah Tovah Umetukah to all who celebrate #RoshHashanah in #OaklandCounty!

#OaklandTogether40 Class of 2024 member Jaclyn Sivers has dedicated her career and volunteer work toward protecting children. The attorney is the Senior Assistant Prosecuting Attorney - Juvenile Justice Division at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. Details: bit.ly/ot40jsivers. Quick Facts: ✅ Sivers represents #OaklandCounty in child protection proceedings, juvenile delinquency matters, and educational neglect. ✅ In 2023, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education selected her to fill a vacancy and appointed her to the School Safety Committee and Policy Committee. ✅ Earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a specialization in journalism from Michigan State University and a law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Attend #OaklandCounty’s Community Showcase & Development Opportunities event on Friday, Oct. 18 from 7:30-10 a.m. at Oakland Schools. Connect with several municipalities in one, convenient location to learn about development opportunities, community priorities and economic development initiatives. RSVP: https://ow.ly/bkMJ50Twt4e.

Student loans got you down? Don't stress! 📚💰 #Savi launched TODAY, Monday, Sept. 30 and can help #OaklandCounty residents and employees find the right repayment plan and even eligible debt forgiveness programs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to save money and achieve your financial goals. Apply now: oakgov.com/savi.

Kick-off October with #OaklandCounty Michigan Works! Throughout the week, we're hosting four career development workshops, free of charge to county residents. Join us at tinyurl.com/bdu68c45.

More than 172,000 #OaklandCounty residents have student loan debt, totaling about $6 billion. That’s why we’re taking steps to address the pressing issue. The Oakland County Student Debt Relief Initiative, in partnership with #Savi, is launching on Monday, Sept. 30 to provide financial relief to county residents burdened by student loan debt. Learn how to apply in our blog: https://ow.ly/NViU50Twsrq.

When he’s not developing custom GIS web mapping applications at OHM Advisors, #OaklandTogether40 Class of 2024 member and GIS Practice Leader R. Michael Cousins, GISP is volunteering to help local students and philanthropic organizations in and around #OaklandCounty. Details: bit.ly/ot40mikecousins. Quick Facts: ✅ Serves on the Frederick Douglass Academy advisory board in Detroit and mentors for the Geospatial Technologies Talent Consortium. ✅ Has helped lead Detroit Shriners “Stuff the Truck” gift donation event to gather gifts for young patients. ✅ Earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. 

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Mission-driven entrepreneurship motivates #OaklandTogether40 Class of 2024 member TeQuion Brookins, MBA, MSF. The community leader and social entrepreneur works year-round to guide and consult nonprofit organizations dedicated to education and poverty reduction. Details: bit.ly/ot40tequionb. Quick Facts: ✅ Recently opened the Aya House community hub in Eastern Market. ✅ Previously worked as the director of operations at the McGregor Fund, a Detroit-based foundation. ✅ Earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the The College of Wooster and a master’s degree in finance and business administration from Walsh College in #OaklandCounty.