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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

Employer Workshop Series: Mental Health in the Workplace

  • Date: 06/10/2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM  

Employer Workshop Series: Mental Health in the Workplace

Identifying and Helping Struggling Employees

JUNE 10, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Employers know people are their greatest asset and their mental health impacts every aspect of their lives, including their work. According to the 2024 State of Workforce Mental Health Report published by Lyra Health, 65 percent of U.S. workers today say their mental health is impacting their ability to do their job.

Join us for our next free, virtual workshop, which will focus on identifying common signs of mental distress in employees and what to do when you see them. Effective communications strategies for helping those who need help will be shared, as well as reasons to avoid unhelpful approaches to mental health concerns. A range of resources will be discussed, along with ideas on how to share them.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Spotting signs of mental distress in employees.
  • Understanding of how economic uncertainty, burnout and stress, as well as other mental concerns, impact employee performance
  • Having effective, empathetic conversations about mental health.
  • Referring employees to appropriate resources without overstepping.

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