August 2022 | Top Stories:
Michigan Occupational Projections | Oakland County at the Auto Show | Business Forward Workshops | OAKSTEM Program | OakAlert Sign-Up | Certified Nursing Aide Training | Veterans Resource Fair
A Message From Ingrid Tighe
Oakland County Economic Development Director
Dear Colleagues,
As we wrap up the summer of 2022, I can't help but think about the future potential, not just for our children and young adults about to embark on a new school year, but for all Oakland County residents. Whether you are looking for a new career opportunity, starting a business, growing as a business, or looking for a better future, we hope you take advantage of the exciting opportunities and programs we have for Oakland County in the coming months.
Before anything else, thank you to all who donated to the Main Street Oakland County and Main Street Holly crowdfunding campaign at Patronicity.com/HeartOfHolly. Thanks to your generosity, the campaign was able to meet its goal, which will assist Holly as the rebuilding process begins. We truly have such a strong sense of community here in Oakland County. Together we are All ways, moving forward!
Among our upcoming events, I am excited to announce that Oakland County Economic Development will be a sponsor of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. We will be sponsoring the café in the AutoMobili-D Hall, September 14-15.
I am also pleased to report the success of our pilot program OAKSTEM. Launched in 2021 by the Oakland County Planning and Local Business Development division, OAKSTEM has made it possible for 12 communities to plant 1,260 trees to date. Not only does this program increase the green infrastructure in our communities but it also helps protect against flooding, erosion, and other detriments. Learn more in the full story below.
Whether you are off to college for the first time or you are returning for a new degree, you may want to check out this month’s Data Corner. Michigan’s Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives recently updated their Long-Term Occupational Projections. As part of the update, they released Michigan’s Career Outlook through 2030 providing lists of in-demand occupations broken down by training and education requirements as well as industry.
Our Business Forward Team will also be hosting several Business Workshops throughout September, and Veteran Services will also be hosting a Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair this September as well. We hope to see you there.
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Data Corner |
Long-Term Occupation Projections
Michigan’s Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives recently updated their Long-Term Occupational Projections. As part of the update, they released Michigan’s Career Outlook through 2030, providing lists of in-demand occupations broken down by training and education requirements as well as industry. The agency also released the Hot 50 Job Outlook Through 2030 report for the state which includes occupations that show a favorable mix of projected long-term growth, projected annual job openings, and median wages through 2030.
This information is useful not just for job seekers and employment agencies but also for community colleges and vocational educational programs looking to plan future curriculums.
Some key takeaways from the reports:
- Total employment in Michigan is projected to grow 8.8% from 2020 to 2030
- The top industries in terms of projected job growth are:
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Food Services and Drinking Places (67,660 new jobs)
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Ambulatory Health Care Services (33,260 new jobs)
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (31,170 new jobs)
- The top occupational groups by job group are:
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Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (75,030 new jobs)
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Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (46,670 new jobs)
- Healthcare Support Occupations (31,370 new jobs)
Michigan’s Career Outlook Through 2030:
 Michigan’s Hot 50 Job Outlook Through 2030:
 Interactive resources and related information:
Source: Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget; Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives
Business
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Oakland County is Sponsoring the Café in the AutoMobili-D Hall at the North American International Auto Show (NAIS) Detroit on Industry Tech Days: September 14 - 15, 2022
Oakland County Economic Development has a strategic focus on the mobility sector. The booth will have information on the advances of mobility innovations in Oakland County, Michigan. There will be meeting space available to discuss the opportunities for your business to grow in the mobility sector with our Business Development team.
Plan to attend a panel discussion presented by Oakland County on Thursday, September 15 from 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. next to the booth.
- City, Village, and Township engagement and plans for EV charging stations
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Share existing and future technology deployments for our roadways
Benefits for Oakland County Mobility Sector:
- Explore how our R&D, technical and engineering centers are leading the North American mobility revolution
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Access public mobility testing facilities and pilot programs in the region
- Learn about incentives and funding resources
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Oakland County’s Business Forward Seeks to Empower Entrepreneurs with Educational Programming for Small Businesses
Key Financial Statements + Basics of Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
September 7 | 6 - 7 PM
Virtual Workshop
Business Forward is partnering with the Accounting Aid Academy to educate, empower, and help small business owners to excel in sound financial management practices. In this virtual session, participants will learn to apply financial operations functions such as record-keeping, interpreting, creating financial statements, and how to make decisions to grow and sustain their business.
Financial Analysis for Existing Businesses
September 14 | 9 - 11 AM
Jon Grant Community Center | 29260 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills
Does your business have a strong foundation for its finances? During this session with a business consultant from the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC), you will be guided through business financial management and analysis. You will learn about the importance of a bookkeeping system as we review real-world examples of cash flow statements, profit & loss, and balance sheets.
PMBC Access and Certification Grant for Industry Certifications
September 21 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Virtual Workshop
Join us for this online session to learn how you can access up to $15,000 in state grant funding for industry certifications, such as ISO9001 and AS9100, and much more. The PMBC Access and Certification Grant is designed to break down barriers preventing Michigan businesses from winning purchase orders. Got you interested?
Join Us to Learn About Support for Oakland County Home-Based Businesses! (Multiple Dates and Locations)
Oakland County’s goal is to ensure ALL businesses have access to the resources they need to succeed, with a special focus on including minority-, woman-, veteran-owned businesses, as well as those affected by COVID-19. Through collaborations with partner organizations, this program provides free or low-cost services and provides targeted support, which might cost thousands of dollars elsewhere.
Join us and attend an event near you to learn how Business Forward can assist your business. Reserve your spot today!
Market Yourself to Become a Federal Contractor
September 27 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Jon Grant Community Center
29260 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills
Interested in government contracting, but not quite sure how to market your business to the Federal government? Here’s an in-person session with a representative from the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) to provide valuable information on successful government contracting.
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Community
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OAKSTEM Program: Increasing Greenspace in the GWK District, One Tree at a Time
The pilot OAKSTEM program, launched in 2021 by the Planning and Local Business Development division, is wrapping up this fall and receiving positive feedback. Twelve out of the 14 eligible communities participated in this 1:1 matching grant program and have planted 1,260 trees to date.
The purpose of OAKSTEM is to increase the tree canopy and decrease impervious surface area in communities that make up the George W. Kuhn (GWK) Drainage District. Detrimental impervious surface impacts include flooding, erosion, and the urban heat island effect. Trees help soak up water and slow the rate of water moving across the land’s surface—improving water quality, increasing green infrastructure, and reducing traditional infrastructure needs and costs.
The GWK Drainage District has among the highest percentage of impervious surface area in the county (49.2% compared to 19.9% for whole county). Tree cover in the GWK is 23.3%, while the overall county is 44%.
The participating GWK communities using the grant money for specific, targeted street tree planting projects in public road rights-of-way included Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, and Royal Oak Township.
The grant program was funded through a partnership of the Oakland County Water Resources Commission —George W. Kuhn Drainage District; Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and Oakland County Department of Economic Development. Additional program support was provided by Pure Oakland Water and the Detroit Zoo.
The OAKSTEM program provided an incentive to GWK communities to either begin, or continue and expand, their public street tree planting program(s). Communities were encouraged to plant native and/or climate resilient species, where possible. The local knowledge was critical during the selection process, with species diversity being important, also. Total investment by the county and communities is more than $520,000 to date.
There was a universal positive response from the program participants, with all indicating interest in future participation if the program is offered again. Some specific feedback included:
“I wanted to pass along that the City of Madison Heights would say OAKSTEM has been a success. I would absolutely support this program in the future! Thank you for implementing it this year. Please let me know what we can do to encourage the continuance of this program.”
–Melissa Marsh, City Manager, Madison Heights
"The City of Hazel Park believes this was a terrific program and hopes it continues in the future. We were able to use the grant to repopulate our residential streets where trees were removed due to age and health. This allowed our residents to repopulate the trees on 12 different streets, over 34 blocks, throughout Hazel Park. We were able to plant 88 trees that will improve the aesthetic and environmental value of Hazel Park. As noted in the application, it will also reduce stormwater run-off and reduce flooding risks. It was a very successful and very popular program. We hope the county continues the program in the future, and we can plan to continue to enhance Hazel Park's tree canopy."
–City of Hazel Park’s Final Report Submittal
"Grant funds allowed Pleasant Ridge to plant additional street trees this year, supplementing our efforts to maintain an excellent street tree canopy. The benefits of street trees are many, from reduced stormwater runoff, to increased property values, and reduced urban heat island effect. We are hopeful that this program will continue in the future."
–City of Pleasant Ridge Final Report Submittal
The program is being administered by the Oakland County Department of Economic Development’s Planning, Zoning, and Land Use Unit.
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OakAlert: Oakland County Government's Emergency
Notification System
OakAlert is a voluntary service that enables citizens to receive emails or text messages about emergency situations that may impact Oakland County.
Concerned individuals, businesses, and government agencies can self-register at no cost on a secure site by visiting: oakgov.com/homelandsecurity
Or texting “OakAlert” to 99411
Workforce
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Oakland Community College and Oakland County Michigan Works! Offering Eligible Candidates Tuition-Free Certified Nursing Aide Training
Looking to make your next career move? Explore a career in healthcare through onsite clinical work experience at Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield. Oakland Community College (OCC) has partnered with Oakland County Michigan Works! to offer eligible candidates tuition-free Certified Nursing Aide training.
Train under a nurse’s supervision and gain hands-on experience performing clinical tasks and navigating typical work environments such as hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers.
Meet with OCC staff Wednesday, October 12, during a free virtual information session to learn what you can expect and how the program can impact your career.
To register, visit: bit.ly/3uzCRJN
Build the foundation to launch a successful career in healthcare today and join program graduates like these. Contact your local Oakland County Michigan Works! office to register. Call (248) 858-5520 or visit OakGov.com/Workforce to get started!
Veterans
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 Upcoming Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair
September 8, 2022 | 9:00 AM - Noon
Orchard Mall | 6445 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield
Register at: eventbrite.com/e/oakland-county-veterans-resource-fair-tickets-399165152717
All Veterans, active duty, guard and reserves, and their families, are welcome to receive benefits, including: housing counseling, career planning, training programs, boxes of food, information on community resources, and more.
Questions? Contact: Tyrone Jordan at jordant@oakgov.com | (248) 285-8016
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