In celebration of National Apprenticeship Day on April 30, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) recognized the critical role Registered Apprenticeships play in growing the state’s workforce, economy and competitiveness. Nearly 9,400 Michiganders joined Registered Apprenticeships in 2024 – the most in a single year – building on a growing momentum to connect people with good-paying jobs in long-term career pathways and businesses with the talent they need to grow.
“Registered Apprenticeships are a proven strategy for helping employers build a pipeline of highly skilled, motivated and dedicated talent,” said LEO Director Susan Corbin. “By combining paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction, these programs help businesses develop their workforce to meet their specific needs, increase retention and reduce hiring costs. Michigan is proud to be a national leader in expanding high-quality apprenticeship programs that support our employers and strengthen our economy.”
Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, earn-while-you-learn career training model in which employers develop and prepare Michigan’s future workforce. Registered Apprentices gain paid work experience, related classroom instruction and a nationally recognized industry credential upon program completion.
To spotlight the significant impact the training model delivers for workers and businesses, LEO has partnered with the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics to publish the 2025 Registered Apprenticeships in Michigan report. Among its findings:
• There were a record 20,600 active registered apprentices in Michigan in 2024.
• Nearly two-thirds of active registered apprentices are in the construction industry (65.4%).
• Several industries saw record numbers of new registered apprentices. Health care and social assistance and public administration, both nontraditional industries, each set
record marks for new registered apprentices in 2024.
• In total, more than 130 occupations had at least one registered apprentice in 2024.
While Michigan ranks 10th nationally by population, the state ranks fourth in the number of active U.S. Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship programs, with over 22,000 apprentices currently participating across more than 850 active programs statewide. The state also ranks sixth in the nation for both new apprentices and completions. In 2024, more than 2,500 individuals completed their apprenticeship programs. One year after completing their training, median annual earnings of workers trained through Registered Apprenticeships in Michigan are over $80,700.
Michiganders and employers interested in exploring Registered Apprenticeships should visit Michigan.gov/Apprenticeship and complete the interest form.
“Registered Apprenticeships are a proven strategy for helping employers build a pipeline of highly skilled, motivated and dedicated talent,” said LEO Director Susan Corbin. “By combining paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction, these programs help businesses develop their workforce to meet their specific needs, increase retention and reduce hiring costs. Michigan is proud to be a national leader in expanding high-quality apprenticeship programs that support our employers and strengthen our economy.”
Registered Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, earn-while-you-learn career training model in which employers develop and prepare Michigan’s future workforce. Registered Apprentices gain paid work experience, related classroom instruction and a nationally recognized industry credential upon program completion.
To spotlight the significant impact the training model delivers for workers and businesses, LEO has partnered with the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics to publish the 2025 Registered Apprenticeships in Michigan report. Among its findings:
• There were a record 20,600 active registered apprentices in Michigan in 2024.
• Nearly two-thirds of active registered apprentices are in the construction industry (65.4%).
• Several industries saw record numbers of new registered apprentices. Health care and social assistance and public administration, both nontraditional industries, each set
record marks for new registered apprentices in 2024.
• In total, more than 130 occupations had at least one registered apprentice in 2024.
While Michigan ranks 10th nationally by population, the state ranks fourth in the number of active U.S. Department of Labor-approved Registered Apprenticeship programs, with over 22,000 apprentices currently participating across more than 850 active programs statewide. The state also ranks sixth in the nation for both new apprentices and completions. In 2024, more than 2,500 individuals completed their apprenticeship programs. One year after completing their training, median annual earnings of workers trained through Registered Apprenticeships in Michigan are over $80,700.
Michiganders and employers interested in exploring Registered Apprenticeships should visit Michigan.gov/Apprenticeship and complete the interest form.
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