Race to Talent Event! The Oakland County Registered Apprenticeship Guide

JUST PUBLISHED: The New Oakland County Registered Apprenticeship Guide!

Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 3, to celebrate the launch of the latest edition of the Oakland County Registered Apprenticeship Guide. The definitive source of information for students, adults, educators, workforce development pros and others on the in-demand apprenticeable jobs in southeast Michigan.

Currently, Oakland County is home to 2,232 apprentices across 83 active Registered Apprenticeship Programs, according to the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. While the construction and manufacturing industries are most popular, apprenticeship opportunities are also expanding into healthcare, IT, education, accounting and professional services. Open the guide to learn more.

The year’s final Race to Talent event also will recognize the many contributors to the new Apprenticeship Guide, including labor organizations, community colleges and Oakland County Michigan Works! staff. A special award ceremony will be held. Plumbers Local 98 and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Detroit are hosting our event at their training facility in Troy (address below).

December 3, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM

Plumbers Local 98 and Mechanical Contractors Association of Detroit (MCA) Detroit Training Center 1911 Ring Drive, Troy, MI 48083 Workshop Highlights:

• Introduction of the new Oakland County Registered Apprenticeship Guide: what’s in it and how to use it

• Plans for the guide's distribution to local high schools, colleges, workforce development entities and other locations

• Summary of steps involved in launching a Registered Apprenticeship Program • Race to Talent awards presentation for contributors to the guide