Oakland County has released a fully updated Oakland County Registered Apprenticeship Guide, showcasing 72 U.S. Department of Labor–approved apprenticeship occupations across a wide range of industries.
County officials unveiled the new guide at a special Race To Talent™ apprenticeship event at the Plumbers Local 98 and Mechanical Contractors Association of Detroit Training Center in Troy. The guide was shared with employers, labor organizations, K–12 partners, community colleges and universities and state and local workforce development professionals.
“Building a highly skilled, competitive workforce is essential to Oakland County’s long-term economic success,” said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. “There are more registered apprenticeship opportunities available today than ever before.”
Oakland County is currently home to more than 2,200 registered apprentices, according to data from the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. Statewide, Michigan had 20,600 active registered apprentices in 2024, representing a 12 percent increase over the previous year.
The Oakland County Registered Apprenticeship Guide opens with an overview of what a registered apprenticeship is, how to become a registered apprentice, available pre-apprenticeship programs and the Michigan Apprenticeship Readiness Certificate (MARC). It also includes a comprehensive catalog of apprenticeship programs in both traditional sectors - such as construction and advanced manufacturing - and emerging fields, including healthcare, information technology, professional services, K–12 education, agriculture and legal professions.
Each apprenticeship listing includes a job description, job titles, community college training partner(s), labor union program(s), trade school(s), length of program, job forecast through 2032 and entry-level and median wages. The guide also features a detailed appendix with contact information for community colleges, labor partners, and other key organizations referenced throughout the publication.
“We’ve come a long way since Oakland County published its first Registered Apprenticeship Guide 20 years ago,” said Jennifer Llewellyn, manager of Oakland County Workforce Development. “This new Guide is more than twice the size of the original and serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals exploring apprenticeship opportunities, as well as employers and labor partners looking to connect with future talent.”
Beginning early next year, the Oakland County Registered Apprenticeship Guide will be distributed to public and private high schools across Oakland County; the six Oakland County Michigan Works! centers; Oakland80 Career and Education Navigators; workforce development boards; labor partners; community colleges; employers (upon request); community organizations; the Oakland County Department of Economic Development; elected officials; media; and members of the public (upon request).
Employers interested in launching a Registered Apprenticeship Program should contact Liz Rivard-Weston, Oakland County Michigan Works! apprenticeship success coordinator, at rivardwestone@oakgov.com. Those interested in obtaining a copy of the Guide may request one at oaklandcountymiworks@oakgov.com. The Guide is also available online at https://issuu.com/oaklandcountyed/docs/oakland_county_registered_apprenticeship_guide_.
County officials unveiled the new guide at a special Race To Talent™ apprenticeship event at the Plumbers Local 98 and Mechanical Contractors Association of Detroit Training Center in Troy. The guide was shared with employers, labor organizations, K–12 partners, community colleges and universities and state and local workforce development professionals.
“Building a highly skilled, competitive workforce is essential to Oakland County’s long-term economic success,” said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. “There are more registered apprenticeship opportunities available today than ever before.”
Oakland County is currently home to more than 2,200 registered apprentices, according to data from the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. Statewide, Michigan had 20,600 active registered apprentices in 2024, representing a 12 percent increase over the previous year.
The Oakland County Registered Apprenticeship Guide opens with an overview of what a registered apprenticeship is, how to become a registered apprentice, available pre-apprenticeship programs and the Michigan Apprenticeship Readiness Certificate (MARC). It also includes a comprehensive catalog of apprenticeship programs in both traditional sectors - such as construction and advanced manufacturing - and emerging fields, including healthcare, information technology, professional services, K–12 education, agriculture and legal professions.
Each apprenticeship listing includes a job description, job titles, community college training partner(s), labor union program(s), trade school(s), length of program, job forecast through 2032 and entry-level and median wages. The guide also features a detailed appendix with contact information for community colleges, labor partners, and other key organizations referenced throughout the publication.
“We’ve come a long way since Oakland County published its first Registered Apprenticeship Guide 20 years ago,” said Jennifer Llewellyn, manager of Oakland County Workforce Development. “This new Guide is more than twice the size of the original and serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals exploring apprenticeship opportunities, as well as employers and labor partners looking to connect with future talent.”
Beginning early next year, the Oakland County Registered Apprenticeship Guide will be distributed to public and private high schools across Oakland County; the six Oakland County Michigan Works! centers; Oakland80 Career and Education Navigators; workforce development boards; labor partners; community colleges; employers (upon request); community organizations; the Oakland County Department of Economic Development; elected officials; media; and members of the public (upon request).
Employers interested in launching a Registered Apprenticeship Program should contact Liz Rivard-Weston, Oakland County Michigan Works! apprenticeship success coordinator, at rivardwestone@oakgov.com. Those interested in obtaining a copy of the Guide may request one at oaklandcountymiworks@oakgov.com. The Guide is also available online at https://issuu.com/oaklandcountyed/docs/oakland_county_registered_apprenticeship_guide_.
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