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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.


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

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Training Program Calendar

Employer Workshop Series: Employing People with Disabilities

​Celebrating Their Value & Talent

  • Date: 10/22/2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM  

Employing People with Disabilities 
Celebrating Their Value & Talent

OCTOBER 22, 2025 | 10:00-11:30 AM

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 22.7 percent of Americans with a disability are employed, despite their skills and desire to work. Given our nation’s workforce challenges, it is time for more employers to recognize the positive impact workers with disabilities can have on their performance and profit.

Join us for our next virtual workshop on Wednesday, October 22, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We will be highlighting the value and talent that American workers with disabilities add to our workforce and the U.S. economy, showcasing their achievements both past and present.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
  •  Public perceptions of workers with disabilities, internal and external – facts versus fiction
  • Profitability and other benefits of valuing a variety of talent
  • Performance results of workers with disabilities; their talents and contributions are unmistakable
  • Best practices and real examples of how employers embrace workers with disabilities

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