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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.

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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

Employer Workshop Series: Healthy Workplaces: Redefining your culture through clear conversations and boundaries

  • Date: 09/23/2026 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM  

Healthy Workplaces: Redefining your culture through clear conversations and boundaries

September 23, 2026. | 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

No matter how subtle, workplace bullying is real, impacting 37 percent of employees in the United States last year, according to data consultancy Worldmetrics. What’s more, 60 percent of the victims reported anxiety and half suffered from depression. This issue directly impacts employers, as well, with an estimated $37 billion in costs annually.

Join us for our next free, virtual workshop for an in-depth conversation about the importance of culture and healthy boundaries in the workplace. You will learn how to cultivate a workplace culture of civility, where every voice is recognized, respected and heard.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Learn how to identify and close the gap between work-related expectations and misunderstandings through clear and constructive conversations.
  • Discover ways to set healthy boundaries at work with colleagues.
  • Develop the ability to apply proactive strategies to prevent and navigate workplace conflict.
  • Build skill in hosting respectful, real-world conversations through interactive role play.
  • Develop strategies for working intentionally and consistently, helping all employees present their best selves on the job.

YOUR HOSTS:

NANCY FINAZZO, PHD
Co-Founder,
ByeBye Bully

KAREN BATHANTI,
Co-Founder,
ByeBye Bully

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