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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
Oakland County Tech Collaboration - K2B Event and Innovation Lab Tour
- Date: 05/15/2025 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Location: HTC Global Services
100 East Big Beaver Road
Troy, Michigan 48083
Join us as the Oakland County Tech Collaboration launches K2B, connecting Keystone Companies who are driving technology innovations with Your Business!
Powered by Oakland County’s Business Retention & Growth Team
Event Overview:
This event will provide a presentation on data and AI along with a demo and tour of HTC Global Services, Innovation Lab. Followed by networking session.
Agenda
2:30 PM- Social Hour – Coffee, Tea & Snacks
3:15 PM- Welcome Remarks: David Coulter, OC Executive & Madhava Reddy, CEO & Founder of HTC Global Services
3:30 PM- Data & AI presentation
4:30 PM- Demos and Tour of HTC 'Innovation Lab’
5:00 PM- Cocktail & Networking
Questions? Contact:
Greg Doyle, Administrator Business Retention & Growth
doyleg@oakgov.com
BRG Focus (248) 858-2087