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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.

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Training Program Calendar

Identifying Your Why

  • Date: 04/08/2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM  

Helps participants discover and articulate their personal “why”—the core purpose that drives their decisions, goals, and motivation.

It begins by defining what a “why” is and why it matters for clarity, resilience, and alignment in both personal and professional life. It then walks participants through recognizing signs of feeling disconnected from purpose and introduces reflection questions to spark self-awareness.

The middle of the presentation focuses on practical steps: identifying core values, reflecting on life experiences, and connecting personal stories to purpose. Participants are guided to draft a personal “why” statement that captures what motivates them and the impact they want to have.

It concludes with strategies for putting their “why” into action—aligning goals, habits, and decisions—and includes a short discussion/activity where participants share experiences and create a first version of their own purpose statement.

Highlights:

  • Clarity on your personal values, motivations, and the experiences that shape their sense of purpose
  • A drafted personal “why” statement they can use to guide goals, decisions, and growth
  • Tactical strategies to align daily actions, habits, and career or life choices with their purpose

    Presenter: Doc Willaims, Oakland80

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