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Successful Race to Talent™ events bring together business, labor, education, community and workforce development leaders who contribute to an in-depth discussion around stakeholder benefits from using the Registered Apprenticeship training model to grow needed talent for business success. Event participants contribute by following a structured outline proven to:
- Raise Awareness of the numerous stakeholders benefits the training model provides
- Recognize Partners by introducing those in the region and/or sectors already using the model to accelerate skill development and business success
- Recruit New Partners whose organizations can benefit from using the training model
Race to Talent™ Event Highlight
Celebrating Success with West Central Michigan Works!
West Central Michigan Works! recently hosted Race to Talent™ events in Ludington, Reed City and Newaygo, celebrating employers investing in Registered Apprenticeships. These events highlighted how Registered Apprenticeships create stable talent pipelines and career pathways.
Congratulations to the West Central Michigan Works! regional Registered Apprenticeship Champions!
Learn more about the Race to Talent™ events and the employer champions.
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Oakland County Michigan Works! Race to Talent™ Event
Hosted By: Oakland County Michigan Works!
Location: 2900 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Join Oakland County Michigan Works! on Tuesday, March 3, at Oakland Community College (OCC) in Auburn Hills, for an introduction to the classroom training component of Registered Apprenticeship Programs, Related Technical Instruction, and how it can be customized to meet the instructional needs of your Program.
OCC partners with a number of employers to provide classroom learning in a variety of fields, from advanced manufacturing and construction to health care, IT and education.
Participants also will receive an overview of why Registered Apprenticeship Programs are more popular than ever, the steps involved in developing a program with the help of an intermediary, and how Registered Apprenticeship Programs separate employers in their quest to build a talented workforce.
Michigan Works! Region 7B Race to Talent™ Event
Hosted By: Michigan Works! Region 7B
Location: Iosco RESA Career Tech Education Center – 27 N. Rempert Road, Tawas City, MI, 48763
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
We would like to invite you to join us as an honored guest at an upcoming Race to Talent™ event recognizing regional Construction employers who are leading the way in Registered Apprenticeship training.
This special event will celebrate businesses that have established or are actively developing a United Stated Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship Program, a proven strategy to address workforce needs while creating high-quality career pathways for Michiganders.
Your presence would help highlight the importance and progress of Registered Apprenticeship, skilled trades, and workforce development in our region.
Macomb-St. Clair & SEMCA Michigan Works! Race to Talent™ Event
Hosted By: Macomb-St. Clair & SEMCA Michigan Works!
Location: Ford House – 1100 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, 48236
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Attendees are invited to participate in an interactive event focused on Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Whether an organization is launching a new program or enhancing an existing one, the event provides practical insights into how Registered Apprenticeships are shaping the future workforce.
Attendees will hear success stories from local employers, learn how to build effective Registered Apprenticeship Programs, and explore strategies for recruiting and retaining top talent. Registration is encouraged for those ready to take the next step in growing their teams through Registered Apprenticeships.
Strengthening Michigan’s Early Care and Education Workforce through Registered Apprenticeship and the CDA
Hosted By: CDA Council for Professional Recognition
Location: Online Webinar
Date: April 2, 2026
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Building a strong and stable early care and education workforce starts with establishing a responsive and supportive infrastructure. This webinar will demonstrate how Michigan is leveraging Registered Apprenticeship and the Council for Professional Recognition's CDA to achieve these crucial goals.
Join experts from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation's - Child Care Innovation Fund and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s - State Apprenticeship Expansion for an in-depth look at how Early Care and Education Registered Apprenticeship Programs are creating a skilled talent pipeline to support childcare employers and communities. Participants will gain an understanding of the cross-sector implementation strategies being employed, the partners engaged, and the specific resources that are supporting this workforce innovation.
3rd Annual Apprenticeship Fair
Hosted By: Job Developers Alliance
Location: Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Atrium – 4800 E. Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
Date: April 13, 2026
Time: 3-6 p.m.
The job fair is designed for anyone exploring career options beyond a traditional college path, including high school students, recent graduates, and adults seeking career advancement or change. It provides a platform to meet industry professionals, learn about in-demand trades, and understand how Registered Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with classroom learning.
GST Michigan Works! Race to Talent™ Event
Hosted By: GST Michigan Works!
Location: Genesee Career Institute – 5081 Torrey Rd, Flint, MI, 48507
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 8-11 a.m.
Please join GST Michigan Works! to hear from local manufacturing employers who have active Registered Apprenticeship Programs and learn about the different career pathways at Genesee Career Institute (GCI). Breakfast will be provided by the GCI culinary students.
MEATA 2026 Spring Conference - Charting the Course: Apprenticeship and Education in Action
Hosted By: Michigan Educators Apprenticeship and Training Association (MEATA)
Location: Mission Point Resort – 1 Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to Thursday, May 21, 2026
Set on the serene shores of historic Mackinac Island, the 2026 MEATA Spring Conference invites educators, industry leaders, Registered Apprenticeship professionals, and workforce innovators to gather for three days of connection, collaboration, and forward-thinking exploration. This year’s theme — Charting the Course: Apprenticeship and Education in Action — highlights the essential work being done across Michigan to prepare the workforce of tomorrow, one skill at a time.
Throughout the event, attendees will experience a dynamic lineup of programming, including an inspiring keynote address, a wide range of breakout workshops, and opportunities to explore innovative approaches to Registered Apprenticeship and education. The conference opens with a networking reception at Mission Point Resort — the perfect setting to reconnect with colleagues, spark new partnerships and set the tone for a meaningful and productive experience.
View additional Conference Details here.
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a nationwide celebration where partners – employers, apprentices and graduates, industry representatives, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, educational institutions, and federal, state, and local government agencies and more – host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for strengthening our economy by developing a highly skilled workforce to meet industry needs and creating pathways for career seekers to catapult into in-demand jobs.
Visit the ApprenticeshhipUSA website to submit an event or proclamation.
Jan. 23, 2026: Michigan Works! West Central's Race to Talent™ at Jamesport Brewing highlighted the impact of Registered Apprenticeships. Local employers shared success stories and received Champion awards for their commitment to the gold-standard workforce training model.
Jan 25-27, 2026: Michigan Career Education Conference highlighted the Michigan Apprenticeship Readiness Certification (MARC) and Apprenticeship Walls found in many high schools and CTE programs across the state, among many other topics.
Jan. 29, 2026: Michigan Works! West Central's Race to Talent™ event in Reed City had employers in attendance who explored Registered Apprenticeships and shared success stories.
Jan. 30, 2026: Michigan Works! West Central's Race to Talent™ event at Smugglers featured employers sharing Registered Apprenticeship successes.
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