Partner with Us to Build a Workforce Through Apprenticeship

Are you looking to grow your business by investing in a skilled and dedicated workforce?

Michigan Works! offers a unique opportunity to cultivate the talent your company needs while providing career opportunities to individuals in your community.

Why Invest

  • Registered Apprenticeships allow you to design training programs tailored to your business needs, ensuring employees are equipped with the exact skills your industry demands.

  • Registered Apprentices are more likely to stay with your company long-term, reducing turnover and recruitment costs.

  • Registered Apprenticeships provide a cost-efficient way to train employees while they contribute to your business, with many employers eligible for tax incentives and funding support.

  • Address labor shortages in high-demand fields by developing your workforce through structured, hands-on training programs.

How it Works

  • We’ll help you create a registered apprenticeship program that aligns with your industry standards and specific needs.

  • We’ll assist in identifying and recruiting potential apprentices, ensuring they are the right fit for your business.

  • Your apprentices will split their time between on-the-job training at your business and classroom instruction, gaining both practical and theoretical knowledge.

  • At the completion of the apprenticeship, you’ll have a well-trained, loyal employee ready to contribute at a high level.

Benefits to Your Business

  • Apprentices become highly skilled employees who can contribute to your company’s growth and innovation.

  • Registered Apprenticeship programs help attract talent from a wide variety of backgrounds, fostering diversity in your workforce.

  •  Registered Apprenticeship programs promote a culture of learning and development, which can increase overall job satisfaction and morale.

  • Funding opportunities to support your Registered Apprenticeship Program!

Gain Statewide Recognition

Join us for our Race to Talent™ events, where industry leaders, employers, educators, labor organizations, and workforce partners come together to strengthen the talent pipeline through Registered Apprenticeships (RA). These events offer a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders who are driving innovation in workforce development.

Highlights of the event include:

  • Recognition of Employer Sponsors: Celebrate employers who have successfully implemented the Registered Apprenticeship model in their businesses.

  • Interactive Discussions: Participate in discussions with leading employers and workforce experts about best practices and the future of talent development.

  • Registered Apprenticeship Champion Award: Honoring outstanding contributions with an engraved crystal award for employers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to apprenticeship success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate excellence in apprenticeship!

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