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248-858-5520
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Education & Training
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.
Did you know?
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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Free Tuition!
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
Training Program Calendar
Veterans Training Workshop - Federal Contracting for your Small Business
Planning for the Future of Your Business
- Date: 09/12/2023 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Location: American Legion Post 143
96 Churchill Road
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48381 - Introduction: Veterans, are you looking to grow your business but not sure where to start or what resources are available?
This FREE workshop is exclusively for veteran and military spouse-owned small businesses.=
Operation Entrepreneur is a veteran & military spouse focused training program that helps veterans & military spouses understand the basics of how to approach starting a business.
During this session, attendees will learn from Thomas Vargo of the US Small Business Administration what it takes to get your company ready and registered to be a federal contractor.
Agenda:
- Training 10am-12pm
- Q&A/Networking and Lunch 12-1pm (included)
Questions? Contact:
Tyrone Jordan at jordant@oakgov.com | (248) 285-8016
Cost: Free | Registration Required | Lunch is Provided