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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.

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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

Oakland County Michigan Works Race to Talent Event Registration Form

  • Date: 08/12/2025 2:00 PM - 3:29 PM  

Join us to learn about the latest resources available to help you launch or grow your Registered Apprenticeship Program. Plus, help us celebrate the Oakland County employers that have built successful apprenticeships with assistance from the Michigan Statewide Targeted Apprenticeship Inclusion and Readiness System (MiSTAIRS). A record 20,600 Registered Apprenticeships are underway in Michigan, helping employers add skilled workers in a variety of industries and providing apprentices with a roadmap toward success. Join us at this free, in-person event to learn about Registered Apprenticeships and the resources available to help support your existing program or one under development. Plus, we will be sharing important information about services available through Oakland County Michigan Works! to help apprentices succeed.

In addition, we will be recognizing the 16 OaklandCounty employers who grew Registered Apprenticeship Programs over the past two years, as part of the Michigan Statewide Targeted Apprenticeship and Inclusion and Readiness System (MiSTAIRS). Help us celebrate the commitment of these employers to build their talent pipelines and strengthen the state’s workforce.

Workshop Highlights:

• Overview of Registered Apprenticeship Programs

• Resources available to support Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Oakland County

• Summary of the MiSTAIRS program’s success • Registered Apprenticeship Program roundtables, hosted by employers and OaklandCounty Michigan Works! Business Solutions Professionals, who will share best practices

• Race to Talent™ awards presentation

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm EDT

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