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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.

Submit a Michigan Reconnect application

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Training Program Calendar

Employer Workshop Series: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

Diving Deeper into Hiring Justice-Impacted Talent

  • Date: 09/10/2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM  

Employer Workshop Series: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures 

Diving Deeper into Hiring Justice-Impacted Talent

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

Returning citizens are eager to work and contribute to their communities, yet they face staggering employment barriers. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, unemployment rates for formerly incarcerated individuals can reach up to 60 percent in some communities, even for those with minor offenses. For employers, this situation presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

Join us for our next free, virtual workshop, which looks at actionable strategies and practical solutions to foster equitable hiring and retention practices for justice-involved persons. Experts from the Goodwill “Flip the Script” program, a respected reentry initiative serving justice-involved people throughout Southeast Michigan, will share their strategies, success stories and firsthand knowledge on supporting justice-involved job seekers and helping employers become part of the solution

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Navigating the Hiring Process with Confidence
  • Creating a Justice-Involved Hiring Pipeline that Removes Barriers
  • Adjusting Your Workplace Culture that Promotes Inclusive Hiring
  • Exploring Mentorship, Peer Support and Onboarding Programs that Actually Work for Justice-Involved Individuals 

 

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