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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

Employer Workshop Series: AI: Beyond the Buzz

Managing the Real-World Rewards and Risks of Artificial Intelligence

  • Date: 01/27/2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM  

AI: Beyond the Buzz

Managing the Real-World Rewards and Risks of Artificial Intelligence

JANUARY 27, 2026 | 10:00-11:30 AM

A staggering 88 percent of employers use AI in one or more business functions today, according to a report from McKinsey & Company published in November. Obviously, AI is here and more than just a chatbot. But, what does this mean?

Join us for our next virtual workshop that will focus on more than the initial buzz of artificial intelligence and tackle the practical rewards and risks of integrating AI into your team’s daily operations. We will explore the how to leverage AI as a powerful “workflow enhancement” too to boost productivity and client service, while also confronting legitimate concerns that many leaders have, from protecting trade secrets to recognizing your employees may already being using AI tools without your knowledge.

This will be a practical discussion business leaders need to have to create effective policies and lead their teams in the age of this revolutionary technology.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Discover how AI "workflow amplification" can help your team process information faster and improve client follow-up.
  • Learn how to empower your team to use AI tools effectively, moving beyond fear to a focus on return on investment.
  • Understand the hidden risks of new, discreet AI tools that can record meetings without notifying attendees.
  • Discuss why your business needs to be educated on what's available and develop new policies, even if you have existing rules against AI.
  • Move past the "intro to AI" and get concrete strategies for managing the real-world rewards and risks of this technology.

YOUR HOST:

JONATHAN MAST, White Beard Strategies, AI Coach & Mentor
Training organizations and their teams to leverage AI to save time, and deliver more value.

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