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Industrial Readiness Training Program

The Industry Readiness Training program is a comprehensive course designed to provide participants with the foundational technical skills, knowledge and practical expertise essential for entry into high-demand skills trades. The curriculum features specialized instruction focused on maritime and defense industrial applications. This program provides critical hands-on experience in a trade vital to naval and industrial maintenance, ensuring graduates are well-rounded and immediately ready for technical roles supporting the defense industrial base, direct entry into a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) or employment in the advanced manufacturing industry.

Program Information

Cohort 1: January 5 – February 13, 2026
Cohort 2: June 6- July 18, 2026
Days/Times: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Auburn HIlls Campus 
Program Length: 6 weeks
Cost: The program will be provided to the participant at no cost

Upon successful completion of the Pre-Apprenticeship Program students will receive:

  • 8 Academic Credit Hours from OCC upon successful completion of the program
  • 120 Related Technical Instruction (RTI) hours towards a Registered Apprenticeship Program
  • OSHA-10 Industry Safety Card
  • NC3 Ethic Employability Certificate
  • NC3 Precision, Measurement and Instrumentation Certificates
  • Welding Fundaments, Applied Technical Math and Blue Print Reading
  • Industry-led Tours
  • Career Readiness and Workplace Skills Training
  • Employer Interviews
  • Registered Apprenticeship and Employment Opportunities
  • Certificate of Program Completion

Eligibility: 

  • Students entering the program must be available during the scheduled time. This includes: classroom time, lab time, industry tours and interview days which are a requirement for completion of the program.
  • Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age or will turn 18 years of age prior to the completion of the program.

How to Apply

Step 1: Fill out the Pre-Apprenticeship application and email form to apprenticeship@oaklandcc.edu.
Step 2: Are you an OCC Student already. If  "Yes" go to Step 4. 

If not, please create a profile and complete the online application for admission (please allow 2 business days for processing).
Step 3: Set up a MyOCC account and OCC Student Email.
Step 4: Complete the Online New Student Orientation accessible through your MyOCC account.
Step 5: Oakland County Michigan Works! has funding available that may be able to assist students enrolled in OCC’s pre-apprenticeship program who are experiencing barriers getting to or remaining in training.

Supports may include assistance with mileage, books and supplies, or other costs associated with training.

To learn more about available resources and to see if you are eligible for support, please contact the Oakland County Michigan Works! office nearest you to set up an appointment. The contact information for each office is available at Michigan Works.

*All steps are required. 

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Contact Information

Le'Anna Sosnoski-Miller
Education Training Specialist
(248) 342-4174

Jessica Knapik
Program Coordinator
(248) 232-4527