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
Employer Workshop Series: Educational Partnerships
Date:
02/18/2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMEducational Partnerships
An Innovative Approach to Developing the Next Generation Workforce
FEBRUARY 18, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM
Data from the College Board, the national organization charged with helping students explore careers, indicates more than 80 percent of high school students nationwide want more career exploration opportunities. An impressive 79 percent of the students want real skill-building activities incorporated into their learning.
Join us for our next virtual workshop that will focus on developing the next generation workforce through educational partnerships that introduce students to viable careers and valuable skills before they enter
the labor market.
During the meeting, you will get a firsthand look at how the Oakland Schools Technical Campuses prepare students for real, in-demand careers. You also will learn how Oakland County Michigan Works!
links local business owners with students in the IamPontiac summer youth work experience program. Hands-on ways to establish lasting partnerships with schools and community partners will be shared, along with clear strategies to grow future talent.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Bridging Education and Industry: Align classroom learning with real workforce needs to prepare students for success in today’s economy.
- Work-Based Learning Opportunities: Engage students through guest speakers, industry tours, job shadowing, mentorships, internships, field trips and more.
- Sustainable Business Partnerships: Build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships through advisory committees and collaboration with community partners, educators and students.
- Early Talent Development: Connect with motivated students who want
to gain hands-on technical skills and professional experience.
YOUR SPEAKERS:
TERESA BRITTENTINE Center Director, Oakland County Michigan Works! Pontiac
PAUL GALBENSKI K-12 Career Readiness Supervisor, Oakland Schools
LEAH MAURER School to Career Coordinator, Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast
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