Monroe County Community College's Applied Science and Technology Division, in partnership with the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance Michigan Works!, offers an Apprenticeship Readiness Program for those who are interested in entering skilled trades.
This Apprenticeship Readiness program will help you develop the skills, confidence and professional connections needed to be successful. You will also have the opportunity to meet representatives from different trades to explore apprenticeship opportunities.
There is no cost to participants. The next session will be Fall 2025.
Coming July 2025 Monroe/Lenawee AFL-CIO Skilled Trades Pathway to Apprenticeships – Adult Camp (18+)
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Registered Apprenticeships
Registered Apprenticeships are innovative work-based learning and post-secondary earn-and- learn models that meet national standards for registration with the U.S. Department of Labor (or federally recognized State Apprenticeship Agencies) Office of Apprenticeship.
All apprenticeship programs begin with a sponsoring company who will employ the apprentice, establish the Related Training Instruction (RTI) and provide on-the-job training hours required for the program. At Monroe County Community College, in partnership with sponsoring employers, one can enroll in classes for the RTI classroom training requirement. Upon completion of the RTI curriculum, credit course work can be applied towards a certificate or degree from MCCC.
Monroe County Community College’s Applied Science and Engineering Technology Division Office will be able to assist in establishing sequence of trade-related courses for the employer to customize training in a number of skilled trades programs.
The length of a Registered Apprenticeship depends on the complexity of the occupation and the type of program (Time-based, Competency-based, or Hybrid). Apprenticeship programs range from 1-6 years, but the majority of programs are four years in length. During the program, the apprentice receives both structured, on-the-job training (OJT) and job-related education. For each year of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will receive normally 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and a recommended minimum of 144 hours of related classroom instruction.
After completion of a Registered Apprenticeship, the apprentice earns a “nationally recognized credential” from the Department of Labor that is portable and stackable.
Benefits of a Registered Apprenticeship Program include:
- Paid employment during training with progressive wage increases
- Opportunity to learn skills needed by employers throughout the industry
- A more secure career and the ability to adapt to new job requirements
- National industry certification upon graduation from a career training program and can take that certification anywhere in the United States
- Credit towards an AAS degree for completion of apprenticeship program
Company-sponsored Registered Apprenticeships:
Axis Engineering -Machine Repair, Tool & Die
City of Monroe -Electrician
Flat Rock Metal -Machinist, Industrial Electrician
Ford Dearborn -Millwright
Ford Flat Rock -Electrician, Plumbing-Pipefitting, Welding, Truck Mechanic, Machine Repair
Ford Livonia -Welding
Ford Rawsonville -Plumbing-Pipefitting
Ford Woodhaven -Plumbing-Pipefitting, Welding, Electrician
Ford Stamping -Tool & Die
Ford Assembly-Plumbing-Pipefitting Gerdau -Millwright, Electrician
GM Battery Plant-MPS JAMA-Electrician
MTS Burgess -Millwright
MTS Seating -Tool & Die
National Galvanizing -Maintenance Repair
Phoenix Mold & Engineering -Tool & Die
Premier lndustries -Machinist
TWB -Maintenance Technician
Wurtec -Machinist
