9,200 Students Explore High-Demand Careers at MiCareerQuest Southeast, Celebrating its Fifth Year

11/13/2025 11:48 AM

Oakland County Michigan Works! Partnering with General Motors to Host Skilled Trades Job Fair for GM Orion Assembly

The job fair takes place Thursday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 4 at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy.

10/01/2025 10:29 AM

Oakland County Manufacturing Day Introduces High School Students to Rewarding Career Opportunities Amid Skilled Worker Shortage

Since 2015, more than 11,000 students have participated in Oakland County Manufacturing Day, with nearly 150 employers hosting tours.

09/30/2025 12:14 PM

Oakland County Unanimously Adopts Balanced Three-Year Budget with Investments in Health, Safety, Housing and Workforce

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $1.17 billion budget for FY 2026, safeguarding the county’s AAA bond rating and healthy reserves.

09/18/2025 5:24 PM

Employers Partner with Oakland County Michigan Works! to Launch 51 Registered Apprenticeships Through MiSTAIRS Program

09/16/2025 2:35 PM

Oakland County Tech Collaboration Hosts Events on Heels of Earning International Awards

The county will host two Tech Collaboration events in September – the Edu2B Business Networking event at Walsh College in Troy on Sept. 18 and the K2B “Empowered by Design” event at OneStream in Birmingham on Sept. 25 - to connect businesses with higher education and industry leaders.

09/09/2025 1:33 PM

Main Street America Gives National Recognition to 22 Main Street Oakland County Communities

Twelve MSOC communities received accredited status and nine earned affiliate status.

07/29/2025 9:05 AM

Coulter’s Balanced Budget Proposal Invests in People and Upholds Fiscal Excellence

Oakland County Executive David Coulter’s balanced budget recommendation invests in public health, safety, housing and county employees while protecting the county’s AAA bond rating.

07/17/2025 7:00 PM

Michigan’s “Going PRO Talent Fund” Awards $1.7 Million to Oakland County Employers to Train Workers, Expand Apprenticeships

These investments support the county’s Oakland80 goal to have 80% of Oakland County residents earn a college degree or skills certification by 2030.

07/02/2025 2:17 PM

Downtown Oxford Captures Top Honor at Main Street Oakland County’s Main Event Awards Ceremony

Downtown Oxford was awarded the Spirit of Main Street Award during the 25th Anniversary Main Event celebration of Main Street Oakland County.

06/12/2025 1:28 PM