We Train. You Learn & Succeed.
You need a trusted partner to close the skills gap, poise your company for future
growth and help support the economic development of your community. Oakland Community
College is that partner.
Hundreds of companies in Michigan trust our Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
As the training arm of the college, our expert staff has worked with companies – big
and small – to provide a full spectrum of state-of-the-art training courses and services,
ultimately helping you to remain competitive and meet your strategic goals.
An Education Partnership Focused on Your Company's Needs
Training Programs
We have partnered with employers – and local and state government – to develop comprehensive training programs for the most in-demand, entry-level positions. Learn more about training programs offered.
Michigan New Jobs
Training: This state-sponsored program focuses on new job creation. It uses deferred payroll taxes to cover a broad range of training expenses. Learn more about Michigan New Jobs.
10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB)
Sponsored by Goldman Sachs, this workforce development program is designed to support your Detroit-area business while helping to drive local economic growth. Learn more about 10,000 Small Businesses.
Custom Training Solutions
Our specialists can partner with your business to identify the training needs of your
organization or team and build training that meets your strategic goals. Learn more about custom training solutions.
Employer Partnership Opportunities
Our coordinators will work with you to create a partnership that suits your company’s needs. Learn more about employer partnership opportunities.
Course Catalog
We can help train your organization's staff on a variety of topics like communication and business effectiveness, manufacturing technology and process, leadership, interpersonal and personal development, workplace skills, and much more. Schedule training for your company,
Collaborate with Top Workforce Development Instructors
- Expertise: Our instructors are subject matter experts who have local, national and international business experience in their respective fields.
- Success: They have proven track records in adult learning and teaching, and they receive top scores from class participants.
- Adaptability: In addition to working as professors, they have firsthand experience as leaders of large corporations, presidents and business owners, published researchers and authors. They also have worked with every size company, from Fortune 500 to small and family-owned.
- Credentials: Our workforce development instructors possess relevant certifications and advanced training, including doctoral degrees.
How We Help Partners Like You Succeed
“Partnering with OCC to deliver high potential leadership programs at Inalfa has proven to enhance the skills of our current managers by helping them to transition from a manager into a more strategic leader in the business."
- Erica N. Fairchild, Inalfa Roof Systems“The low ropes course team building activity was a wonderful experience for our group. Some members of the team have been working together for years, while others just joined a few weeks prior to the event. This was a wonderful opportunity for us to come together outside of the office and focus on team development. The instructor was truly top notch. He effectively challenged the group while creating a comfortable environment for all participants. He provided a great balance of teaching and humor that kept the entire group engaged throughout the process. I have recommended this program to numerous leaders in the organization.”
- Development Specialist, Chrysler Group, LLP
Contact Information
Economic & Workforce Development
2900 Featherstone Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone: (248) 232-4100
Email: M-TEC@oaklandcc.edu
Sandra Bachert
Director of Economic and Workforce Development
Phone: (248) 232-4173