Meetings will take place in-person at the Oakland County Executive Office Building from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.

Oakland County Michigan Works! Career & Education Advisory Council (CEAC)

Oakland County Michigan Works! is one of sixteen geographic areas that the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity funds to provide workforce development services for job seekers, incumbent workers, employers, and youth across Oakland County. In partnership with employers, educators, economic developers, and community organizations, Oakland County Michigan Works! is committed to creating a qualified workforce that meets the current and future talent needs of Oakland County companies.

The Career and Educational Advisory Council (CEAC) was designed to bring together a collaborative partnership with local school districts, employers, postsecondary institutions, advocates, labor, and training centers to identify significant talent needs. The roles and responsibilities of the CEAC include:

• Advise the Oakland County Workforce Development Board on the educational portion of the Local Plan;
• Coordinate with other educational entities in guiding career development programs and career pathways, such as high schools, community colleges, career and technical education, prisoner reentry programs, corrections education, veterans' programs, and college access networks in support of the Oakland County Workforce Development Board's mission and strategy;
• Assist the Oakland County Workforce Development Board with the development and implementation of career pathways;
• Advise the Oakland County Workforce Development Board on a strategy that includes alignment of adult education programs and services; and
• Create a process and criteria to identify eligible adult education providers to receive funds allocated under Section 107.

Questions about the Career and Educational Advisory Council (CEAC)  may be directed to 
Rana Al-Igoe, al-igoer@OakGov.com

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