Vocational training institutes provide specific or technical training to students to prepare them for a particular career.
Whether you want to work in construction, as a casino dealer, or in advanced manufacturing, there is training for every interest and need.
To learn more about vocational training in the Detroit region, view the list of organizations below.
Organization | Contact |
(586) 469-8800 | |
(248) 589-1078 | |
Connection for Deaf Citizens | (313) 875-4970 |
(734) 479-0660 | |
(313) 824-4710 | |
(313) 221-5876 | |
Detroit Urban League | (313) 832-4600 |
1-888-422-1188 | |
(313) 494-5500 | |
(313) 964-3900 | |
(313) 831-1000 | |
(586) 393-0000 | |
(248) 541-2740 | |
Dearborn (313) 945-8380 | |
Ferndale (248) 545-0222 | |
Oak Park (248) 691-8437 | |
(248) 885-8311 | |
Midwest Careers Institute Michigan Detroit | (313) 961-1955 |
(313) 963-4710 | |
(586) 779-1388 | |
(313) 945-5200 | |
(313) 833-4440 | |
(248) 358-9000 | |
(734) 763-5020 | |
(586) 443-5880 | |
(313) 964-2763 |
Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships
Many state and local programs promote apprenticeships in the skilled trades to train and upskill talented workers for local employers and businesses. The region offers many resources that create better connections between education and employment in high-tech industries like automotive and mobility, health care, information technology, energy, and advanced manufacturing. These unique, flexible, and diverse apprenticeship programs provide opportunities for every interest and skill level, meeting the economic needs and talent demands of the region.
Program | Industry |
Health Care | |
Building and Construction trades | |
Electric worker, 3-5 years | |
1 year | |
Construction; Commercial Driver’s License | |
Heavy Equipment Operator, Logistics, Facility | |
Manufacturing Henry Ford College, Oakland Community College | |
Boilermakers; Carpenter; Heat and Frost Insulators, etc., 4 years | |
Plumber, 5 years | |
Specially for returning citizens, 12 weeks | |
Coding, IT 10-12 months | |
Helping businesses launch apprenticeships |
Learn more about vocational training in the region.