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
Pre-Apprenticeship Construction
Date:
12/16/2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Jobs in the construction industry are in high demand. The training program is designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge needed to kickstart their career in the construction industry. This comprehensive program offers a hands-on approach, combining classroom instruction with practical experience, to prepare participants for a successful future as a construction professional.
The classes will focus on CPR and First Aid, OSHA, introduction to construction, hand/power tools and specialty areas and a capstone project. The training program is at the OCC Auburn Hills campus in Michigan and classes are in-person. The daytime classes are held Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
During the information session, you’ll learn more about the:
- Face-to-face program in Auburn Hills
- Length of the training
- Application details
- Funding available for Michigan residents
- Certificates awarded
Just start your career and start today! Register for an upcoming information session. The information session will be held online via Zoom. A link will be sent to you via email shortly before the event.
Questions? Contact Education & Training Specialist, Le’Anna Sosnoski-Miller at 248-232-4174 or llsosnos@oaklandcc.edu.
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