Education & Training
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.
Did you know?
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
Training Program Calendar
New Gateways Apprenticeship Program - Help Adults with Disabilities
Date:
06/21/2023 5:30 PM - 6:00 PMJoin the staff of New Gateways, a local nonprofit organization in Waterford, Mich., as a Direct Support Professional. You will play a key role in supporting adults with disabilities, helping them build skills, become self-sufficient and learn from vocational training.
Through the New Gateways USDOL-registered professional apprenticeship program, participants earn a competitive wage, gain an industry-recognized credential and help patrons become positive and productive members of their community.
Job Profile:
- Starting wage of $16.00 per hour
- Convenient daytime schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Responsible for the direct care and community engagement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Direct Support Professional positions can lead to careers in nursing, RBTs, BCBAs, OTs and speech therapy
Benefits:
- Paid training
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Elective benefit plans available (short-term disability, critical illness, accident)
- Rewards Points Program – turn merit points into extra cash
- 6% simple IRA match for retirement
- Referral Bonus
Questions? Contact: oaklandcountymiworks@/
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