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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 Series: Working in the Age of AI

  • Date: 07/16/2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM  

WORKING IN THE AGE OF AI

Empowering Today’s Multigenerational Teams to Embrace Technology
JULY 16, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Today’s workforce features a range of generations, each with unique experiences and beliefs that shape how they approach their jobs and get things done. Employees of different ages embrace and use technology differently, too, most recently with the adaptation of artificial intelligence (AI) at work. Join us for our next free, virtual workshop, focusing on challenges and opportunities facing employers as their multigenerational teams face technology-induced changes together. The goal is to lead and empower your employees to work together and build a thriving workforce in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Overview of the current multigenerational workforce, including their differences and similarities
  • Challenges and opportunities employers face in managing a multi-generational workforce
  • Strategies for leading and empowering your team in the Age of AI
  • Tips and techniques for employees to navigate the workplace in the Age of AI

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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.