UI claimants that have questions regarding their claim please call UIA at 866-500-0017.
Check out our in person workshops! Please scroll down to the "Calendar" button in the center column.
Please call for information at 248-691-8437.

Who Is Hiring in these Times?

Visit the Pure Michigan Talent Connect for remote and newest positions available now!

Oakland County is keeping an updated list of those hiring. Please check on a regular basis:

Employers Hiring!


Click below for application for Local 98 Plumber apprentice.

Interest in becoming a Plumber? Local 98 application process is OPEN!


October 4th from 10 AM to 2 PM at 1471 E. Nine Mile Rd. Hazel Park 48030, Capital Sales Company, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Corrections, there will be an on sight hiring event.

Available Positions include:

Accounts Receivable

Expert Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Office Administrator

Warehouse Associate Order Selector

To secure a time slot for an interview on the 4th, attendees and potential applicants must email Rob Chambers at robchambers@capitalcsc.com

Workshops and Events

Oakland County Michigan Works has Virtual Career Workshops: Prepare for Your Next
Career Opportunity Right from Home!

Go here to find what is available and to register!

Virtual Career Workshops

Review our flyer for an overview:

Virtual Workshops Flyer


July 2024 - September 2024 Schedule:

Schedule


NEW Financial Fitness Virtual Workshops. Check here for many great topics to change your financial life!

Financial Fitness Workshops


Join us for in-person career & job search workshops!
Thursdays at 9:00AM to 11:00AM
Call to save a seat! 248 691-8437.

Check our flyer here:

In house workshops!


Click "Calendar" for topics!

Calendar

NEW Unemployment Roadmap!

6 steps to help you apply for and understand your benefits:

UIA Roadmap


New Unemployment Registration Requirements

UIA YouTube Video


Oakland County has partnered with Michigan Saves to invest $5 million to
provide residents with the Oakland SAVES grant program, which can be used
to make updates to your home, producing savings in your energy consumption
and utility bills and improving your home’s health, safety and comfort.

Check out the "OaklandSAVES" flyer here.


Be a Certified Medical Assistant. Check Our Flyer!

Medical Assistant Apprentice Information


Electric Vehicle Jobs Academy

Click here for more information!

Oakland County Michigan Works! EV Webpage.

EV Technology Training and Careers


PCT/CNA Class January 13, 2025 to March 6, 2025.

Check out our flyer for details.


New Sterile Processing Technician class January 21 - April 19, 2025.

Check out our flyer for details.


Computer Support Technician training. January 27, 2025 to March 28, 2025.

Check out our flyer for details.


PLC/Robot Technician Training January 27, 2025 to April 30, 2025

Check out our flyer for details.


CNC Operator Training May 5, 2025 to June 6, 2025

Check out our flyer for details.


International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 58 will be opening applications for all three apprenticeship programs June 17-21, 2024. Applications will not be accessible until 6/17​. All three programs are subsidized by the IBEW Local 58 and SMCNECA joint training fund.

Inside Construction Wireman-5 year

Sound, Communication & Data Management-3 year

Residential Wireman-3 year

Click here for details


Improve your technology skills in 2024!

See the flyer here


BECOME "OAKLAND’S NEXT" Summer Young Professional

"OAKLAND’S NEXT" Expanded Young Professional. Check out the flyer here: Young Professional


More Families Now Eligible for Free or Low-Cost Child Care

DHS Childcare Assistance


Record Expungement!

Oakland County Clean Slate. Record Expungement!


The State has launched a new online tool to make it easier to find information about Adult Education programs and services.

ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES LOCATOR


New! Michigan Reconnect will pay the cost of tuition for eligible adults who want to pursue an associate degree or skills certificate at their in-district community college. The program also offers skills scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition through more than 70 private training schools with 120 programs that offer certificates in high-demand careers in industries such as manufacturing, construction, information technology, healthcare or business management.

To be eligible for Michigan Reconnect, you must:

Be at least 25 years old when you apply. Have lived in Michigan for a year or more. Have a high school diploma. Have not yet completed a college degree (associate or bachelor’s)

Michiganders can submit applications at Michigan.gov/Reconnect. The application takes less than five minutes to complete and can be done on a mobile device.


Water Residential Assistance Program. Look at this flyer to see if you qualify for for repair assistance and even water saving help:

WRAP


NEED ASSISTANCE?

Check here for help in our community:

2020 Oakland County Resource Guide

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