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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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- Discover the hundreds of Adult Education programs and high school equivalency testing centers at Adult Education Services Locator
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
Debt Solutions: Practical Steps to Reduce What You Owe
- Date: 09/16/2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Location: Zoom Webinar
Are monthly debt payments weighing you down? Do you feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward? In this SmartFinance Academy webinar, Virginia Wright, HUD Certified Housing Counselor at the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OHLSA), will walk you through how to organize your debt, understand its impact, and explore strategies to reduce what you owe.
You’ll learn how to properly identify and track your debt, recognize the difference between healthy and harmful debt, and use proven tools to create a realistic plan for repayment. The session will also highlight practical approaches for reducing payments, prioritizing balances, and achieving long-term financial stability.
Whether you are managing credit cards, loans, or other obligations, this session will provide actionable steps to help you take control and start reducing your debt.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand different types of debt — and the consequences of carrying each.
- Organize debt information in order to develop a clear and realistic repayment plan.
- Explore strategies and tools to reduce and pay off debt effectively.