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Questions? Call 248-858-5520 for help with education and training.

On-the-Job Training, Classroom Training, and Registered Apprenticeships are geared to help you secure the skills needed for a successful career.


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Most job growth in Oakland County will be in the fields of Health Care, Information Technology and Advanced Manufacturing. Skilled Trades demand is among the highest in the nation. Find out ways to learn certain trades and decide what types of training will work best for you.

Certifications and licenses often can be obtained in less than a year. Many skilled trades can be learned through apprenticeships or short-term training. Tuition assistance also may be available. Some training programs even offer college credits. Vocational schools, career colleges and technical schools can save you money and time when compared to earning a two or four year degree.


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State Launches Michigan Reconnect Program Offering Free Tuition to Eligible Adults

The new Michigan Reconnect program provides eligible adults with the opportunity to earn a tuition-free associate degrees or skills certificates at their local, in-district community colleges or select private training schools.

The goal is to help people prepare for in-demand careers in manufacturing, construction, information technology, health care and business management. This program is directly aligned with Oakand80 program and its objective of having 80 percent of the adults in Oakland County obtain a post-secondary degree or credential by 2030.

Submit a Michigan Reconnect application

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Training Program Calendar

Oakland County Michigan WORKS! Race to Talent Event

REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS: Related Technical Instruction — A Critical Complement to On-the-Job Training

March 3, 2026 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Oakland Community College
2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills
G Building, Room 240 (Use Parking Lots 14 & 8)

There is more to a Registered Apprenticeship Program than just on-the-job training. Michigan’s 22,000 active apprentices also spend time in the classroom, learning skills specific to the occupation.

Join us on Tuesday, March 3, at Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, for an introduction to the classroom training component of Registered Apprenticeship Programs, Related Technical Instruction (RTI), and how it can be customized to meet the instructional needs of your Program. OCC partners with a number of employers to provide classroom learning in a variety of fields, from advanced manufacturing and construction to health care, IT and education.

Participants also will receive an overview of why Registered Apprenticeship Programs are more popular than ever, the steps involved in developing one with the help of an intermediary, and how Registered Apprenticeship Programs separate employers in their quest to build a talented workforce.

Workshop Highlights

  • Overview of Registered Apprenticeship Programs and Oakland County Michigan Works! resources
  • Related Technical Instruction: What you need to know with Oakland Community College
  • Panel discussion featuring employers and active Registered Apprentices
  • Race to Talent awards presentation to employers with successful Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Questions? Contact: oaklandcountymiworks@oakgov.com

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