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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: Effective Continuity Planning

Developing Leadership Talent for Today and Tomorrow

  • Date: 11/05/2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM  

Effective Continuity Plannings 
Developing Leadership Talent for Today and Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 | 10:00-11:30 AM

While 86 percent of U.S. business owners recently surveyed by Deloitte said leadership succession planning is an “urgent” or “important” priority, only 14 percent believe they do it well. This significant gap reflects the fact that many organizations lack formal leadership training programs and succession plans.

Join us for our next virtual workshop on effective continuity planning and developing talent in your company for today and tomorrow. Hear from local employers currently in different stages of building their leadership development programs. In addition to preparing for the future, another goal of this effort is to retain valuable employees in the current labor market.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:

  •  Guidance, tips and tools for establishing career pathways and leadership development plans for organizations in any industry
  • A summary of the common challenges to building effective training and continuity plans and how to mitigate them
  • Panel discussion with local business leaders at different stages of building their talent and leadership development programs
  • Review of the fiscal benefits of creating career pathways and training programs

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