Education & Training

​Oakland NEXT: Summer Young Professionals

Connecting You to Success!

Are you 16-24 years-old and ready to explore exciting career opportunities? Or maybe you know what you want to do, but just aren’t sure how to get there?

Join the Oakland NEXT: Summer Young Professionals program if you’re ready to learn this summer from working professionals eager to share what it takes to succeed.

Let Oakland County Michigan Works! connect you with internships and paid work experiences, plus other NO COST services, to help you launch your career.^*

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16-24 Year-Olds: Earn While You Learn!

• Paid Internships
• Paid Work Experiences
  
• Remote and On-Site Opportunities
  
• Tuition Assistance to Earn Certifications
  
• Financial Support and Incentives
  

​BUILDing Skills Summer Trade Camp & Apprenticeship Readiness Training

Are you interested in exploring a career in construction or carpentry?  We have an opportunity for young adults ages 14-24 to build their skills and get paid this summer.

The BUILDing Skills Summer Trade Camp, powered by the Carpenter's Union, is a six-week, hands-on training experience, working on a construction site, side-by-side next to skilled carpenters ready to share their skills and knowledge with you.  Participants earn $12 per hour.

This training program is available to residents of Wayne and Oakland counties, including citizens of Detroit.

To apply, text CAMP to 855-424-2562

Two Programs Available:

Oakland NEXT: Help Desk Administrator

Complete a FREE certificate training program right from home

Certified help desk administrators, responsible for computer system troubleshooting and support, are in hot demand. In southeast Michigan, there are several thousand job postings annually, according to the Workforce Intelligence Network - 2,563 during the third quarter of 2020, alone. 

Eligible young adults can join their ranks through a partnership between Oakland County Michigan Works! and training provider MedCerts.

Additional Certificate Programs

Complete a FREE certificate training program right from home

Qualified participants receive free tuition, with the opportunity to earn a certification. A free laptop computer is provided to each program participant, as well. In addition to obtaining a certification, participants can access financial management and career readiness courses online.

There are financial incentives for youth that complete all requirements. Job search assistance after completion of the program also is available.

Once your application is complete, a Youth Coordinator will contact you directly within 24-48 hours!