Advantage: Apprenticeships Funding Program

Employers: Looking for a competitive edge, an advantage over your competitors that will pay dividends today and well into the future? Are you faced with staffing shortages and struggling to retain workers? A U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program may be the solution. Take advantage of the opportunity to expand your team to include apprentices eager to learn and contribute as loyal employees.

Business Resource Network

The BRN is an employer-led solution with a common interest: employee retention. Our network of businesses have access to a success coach that connects employees with a variety of barrier-busting resources, enabling them to reduce stress, and stay engaged and employed. Joining the BRN will allow the program success coaches to prioritize employee retention at your company, enabling your Human Resources team to focus on recruiting and filling your company’s open positions. 

Career Assistance Program

Gives access to these quality resources at no cost: resumé writing, job search options, interview preparation and career coaching.

Financial Fitness Program

Oakland County Michigan Works! is launching a brand new series of financial wellness workshops to help you address a variety of challenges and seize financial opportunities. There is something for everyone.

Topics include: credit and debt management, budgeting, investing, credit scores, paying for higher education, retirement planning, homeownership, elderly care, and more.

National, state and regional experts lead the workshops, which are open to anyone who is interested in better managing their money.

Food Assistance Employment and Training Program

Do you need food, job search or training assistance? Individuals with food, job search or training needs may volunteer to participate in the Food Assistance, Employment and Training Program, managed by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS).

Going PRO Talent Fund

Employers — Get the money and resources you need to find and train talent. Learn how to apply at a free information session.

iamPontiac Summer Work Experience Program

Oakland County Michigan Works!, in partnership with the City of Pontiac and Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership, is offering young adults ages 16-24 and living in the Pontiac area with the opportunity to join this summer’s iamPontiac paid work experience program.

Oakland80

County Executive Coulter launched Oakland80 with a goal of having 80 percent of adults with a post-high school degree or credential by 2030. This will lead to residents earning higher wages and pursuing more in-demand careers while employers access highly-skilled talent for their workforce. Oakland80 is managed jointly by the County Executive’s office and workforce development division under the economic development department and is supported by a Task Force comprised of innovative leaders from education, business, and labor organizations.

Oakland County Clean Slate Program

You may qualify for free expungement assistance through Oakland County Clean Slate Program, for persons who have criminal records, expungement opens the door to better jobs, better housing and educational opportunities - a better quality of life.

Oakland NEXT

Take your online learning to the next level through Oakland NEXT. Qualified participants have the opportunity to earn a certification for free.

Skilled Immigrant Integration Program

Are you an immigrant or refugee with an advanced professional degree, training, or certification from an educational institution outside of the United States? It’s time to advance your career here. Oakland County Michigan Works! can help you today! Our Global Talent Job Coach is trained to work with the growing number of skilled immigrants and refugees joining the U.S. workforce

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program

The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program is a federal program established under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015. The program provides multiple benefits to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports.