According to The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, 94% of apprentices stay with their organization upon program completion. Oakland County employers interested in launching their own Registered Apprenticeship Program to separate themselves in the race to build a talented workforce are invited to a special workshop and panel discussion hosted by Oakland County Michigan Works! Join us on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor and Workforce Intelligence Network, which will focus on the race to build a skilled workforce with home-grown apprentices. Learn from experts and hear from employment partners how an intermediary can help facilitate the administrative process of starting and maintaining a viable Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium will be recognizing employers that have committed to expanding registered apprenticeships in the Northeast Michigan region.

Join us for the Race to Talent: Apprenticeship Accelerator, an exclusive opportunity for employers to: Network with Peers: Build connections with local professionals. Access Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned apprenticeship experts. Explore Best Practices: Discover proven strategies for developing and strengthening Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Share Resources: Collaborate to identify tools and solutions to support talent development. This event is tailored to empower businesses to accelerate their apprenticeship efforts and drive workforce growth.

Join us for the SEMCA Michigan Works! Race to Talent™ Event! This exciting event brings together key industry leaders, educators, and employers to discuss apprenticeship programs and workforce development opportunities in Southeast Michigan.

Come celebrate Advanced Blending Solutions! They have a current Registered Apprenticeship Program for the Sourcing Recruiter occupation and are in the process of submitting for an Industrial Maintenance Technician.