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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Free Tuition!
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
2024 Michigan Carpenters and Millwrights Career Days
Date:
05/21/2024 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMDetroit: May 21, 2024 • 9:00AM-1:00PM • 11687 American Ave., Detroit, MI 48204 • Lunch provided
Join us for the 2024 Carpenters and Millwrights Career Day at one of our Union Carpenters and Millwrights Skilled Training Centers, where your students can learn more about the opportunities of a union skilled trades apprenticeship and career.
The Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights is committed to recruiting, training, and employing the next generation of skilled workers throughout the entire state of Michigan.
Students will hear from apprentices, instructors, and leaders in the field about career opportunities in the skilled trades. They will be able to get information about our paid summer camp program, learn about our apprenticeship, and register for our upcoming parent curriculum day and hiring combine. Most importantly, this experiential career readiness opportunity to make informed decisions about their post-secondary career pathway, including the option of a debt-free, earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship that leads to a lucrative, rewarding career building Michigan's Future.
Please contact one of our representatives if you still have questions:
- Wayland: Jeff Taylor • 269-209-1464 • Jeff.taylor@hammer9.com
- Detroit: Frank Hines • 313-575-4612 • fhines@buildmifuture.com
- Negaunee: Brian Kerrigan • 906-362-9002 • Brian.kerrigan@hammer9.com
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