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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.

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Training Program Calendar

National Apprenticeship Week RAPIDS Employer Training

Celebrate Natioanal Apprenticeship Week and learn how to use the Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database System (RAPIDS.)

  • Date: 11/21/2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM  

Does your company have a Registered Apprenticeship Program, or is in the process of launching one?

Join Michigan Works! agencies from across the region, in partnership with the U.S. DOL, during National Apprenticeship Week for a free, virtual employer training on to learn how to use the Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database System (RAPIDS.)

RAPIDS is the required technology platform for managing apprentices, occupations, job openings and other relevant apprenticeship program information.

 

Workshop Facilitator:

Stephanie Vomvolakis

Apprenticeship Training Representative

U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship

 

Did You Know?

There are 660,500 active apprentices in registered apprenticeship programs in the United States today, nearly double the number from a decade ago. In Michigan, there are 21,230 active apprentices in a variety of industries. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship FY2024.

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