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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.

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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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

MI529 Savings Programs Webinar

  • Date: 01/23/2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM  
  • Introduction: Join a 529 College Savings Specialist for a live webinar
    Tuesday, January 23, at 12 p.m. ET.

Join us to learn more about Michigan's 529 education savings programs, MET and MESP. Both programs offer flexible features and tax advantages to help save for a loved one's future education. We will review the following points and provide an opportunity for questions at the end.

  • The benefits of using a 529 as your college savings vehicle
  • What you need to know about both programs
  • Where can I use my MET or MESP savings?
  • How does the MI income tax deduction work?
  • How to get started?

Reservations are required, and instructions will be sent via email. If you require assistance viewing or listening to the webinar, you may reach us at 877-861-6377 for representative assistance.

Meeting type:
Web and audio via Microsoft Teams

Follow this link to register:
https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/02c481bf-e13e-4dd1-9750-fc4050d1549f@d5fb7087-3777-42ad-966a-892ef47225d1

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