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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: AI: Beyond the Buzz

Managing the Real-World Rewards and Risks of Artificial Intelligence

  • Date: 01/27/2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM  

AI: Beyond the Buzz

Managing the Real-World Rewards and Risks of Artificial Intelligence

JANUARY 27, 2026 | 10:00-11:30 AM

A staggering 88 percent of employers use AI in one or more business functions today, according to a report from McKinsey & Company published in November. Obviously, AI is here and more than just a chatbot. But, what does this mean?

Join us for our next virtual workshop that will focus on more than the initial buzz of artificial intelligence and tackle the practical rewards and risks of integrating AI into your team’s daily operations. We will explore the how to leverage AI as a powerful “workflow enhancement” too to boost productivity and client service, while also confronting legitimate concerns that many leaders have, from protecting trade secrets to recognizing your employees may already being using AI tools without your knowledge.

This will be a practical discussion business leaders need to have to create effective policies and lead their teams in the age of this revolutionary technology.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Discover how AI "workflow amplification" can help your team process information faster and improve client follow-up.
  • Learn how to empower your team to use AI tools effectively, moving beyond fear to a focus on return on investment.
  • Understand the hidden risks of new, discreet AI tools that can record meetings without notifying attendees.
  • Discuss why your business needs to be educated on what's available and develop new policies, even if you have existing rules against AI.
  • Move past the "intro to AI" and get concrete strategies for managing the real-world rewards and risks of this technology.

YOUR HOST:

JONATHAN MAST, White Beard Strategies, AI Coach & Mentor
Training organizations and their teams to leverage AI to save time, and deliver more value.

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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.