Education & Training
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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.
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Training Program Calendar
2025 Personal Income Taxes: What Every Filer Should Know
Date:
03/11/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Recent changes to federal and state income tax laws will directly affect how Oakland County residents prepare their 2025 personal income tax filings. The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law in July 2025, introduced several provisions that will impact deductions and overall tax liability.
Moderated by Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg and presented by CPA Tom Hill, this informative session will clarify the updates that apply to your 2025 personal return. Mr. Hill will explain how the new provisions work, outline practical ways to reduce your tax liability, and highlight common return preparation mistakes that often lead to delays or additional costs.
You’ll learn which documents to gather, what deductions are often overlooked, and what IRS audit indicators residents should understand as they prepare for the upcoming filing season.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn how the new tax laws affect federal and state personal income tax filings and what residents should expect when completing their 2025 return.
- Gain practical recommendations on deductions, credits and planning that may reduce overall tax liability.
- Learn what documents to assemble, what errors to avoid, and which IRS audit red flags residents should recognize when preparing their personal income tax filing.
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