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Need Support? Learn More About the Advantage: Apprenticeships Program

Employers: An apprenticeship program provides a long-term solution to your workforce needs and talent gaps

apprenticeship programPartner with Oakland County Michigan Works! to launch a U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program.

A Win-Win Opportunity for Everyone

Build a Registered Apprenticeship program to expand your skilled workforce and provide a comprehensive, work-based training opportunity.

Apprenticeships combine classroom study with paid, on-the-job training under the supervision of a journey-level craftsperson or trade professional as a mentor.

The length of apprenticeships vary, depending on the training requirements that you determine are necessary for apprentices to succeed.

Registered Apprenticeship programs may be eligible for federal and state grant support.

Follow Our Roadmap to Building A Registered Apprenticeship Program

Explore how an
apprenticeship program
creates skilled workers
        
Build core components
and standards of your
apprenticeship program
        
Launch your
apprenticeship
program
EXPLORE
(2 Months)
PARTNER
(3 Months)
BUILD
(3 Months)
REGISTER
(3 Months)
LAUNCH
(2 Months)
                    
Partner with key
players in your region
to develop a program
           
Register your program to
join the DOL-Registered
Apprenticeship network
     


Factors to Consider

  • What are your career pathways?
  • What skills are your current employees lacking?
  • What training is already underway?
  • What steps are needed to fill any training gaps?
  • What is entailed with registering an apprenticeship program?

What’s in It for Your Company?

  • Build a skilled, nationally recognized credentialed workforce
  • Knowledge transfer to new generation of workers
  • Increase employee productivity and collaboration
  • Reduce turnover costs
  • Lower recruitment investment
  • Expand diversity
  • Incentives may be available

Resources 

Events

Employer Workshop: TAPPING GLOBAL TALENT

  • Date: 02/18/2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM  

TAPPING GLOBAL TALENT

Hiring skilled immigrants to strengthen your workforce and gain a competitive advantage

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 | 10:00-11:30 AM

As employers across our region grapple with building a skilled workforce, they are tapping the skilled immigrant population for answers. This strategy makes sense, considering foreign-born immigrants already make up 23 percent of the U.S. workforce in high-demand STEM* fields, which include scientists, engineers, information technology and healthcare workers, according to the American Immigration Council.

Join us for our next virtual workshop, including a special panel discussion, on how organizations can leverage skilled immigrants to strengthen their teams and separate themselves from the competition. Learn about the value of a diverse workforce, how to attract and hire skilled immigrants, and the long-term benefits of employing such a strategy in today’s fight for talent.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • See how skilled immigrants fill critical shortages in many occupational fields through Oakland County’s Skilled Immigrant Integration Program and other initiatives
  • Learn how different cultures and professional experiences of skilled immigrants foster creativity, innovation and problem-solving
  • Explore how skilled immigrants can boost an organization’s productivity, cultural competence and inclusivity
  • Review the steps involved in effectively integrating skilled immigrants into your organization The special panel includes Danila Martinez, Human Resources Manager North America, AdduXI Group; a recent skilled immigrant new hire; and two current skilled immigrant job seekers. 

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At Your Service

Oakland County Michigan Works! Office Locations

Novi
Oak Park
Pontiac
Troy
Waterford

How to Get Started

How to Get Started

Contact Liz Rivard-Weston, Oakland County Apprenticeship Success Coordinator, at rivardwestone@oakgov.com.