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Race to Talent empowers employers through apprenticeship innovation

October 23, 2025 Fran LeFort

Morris Lawrence Building sign at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ

 

Washtenaw Community College will host to help employers grow their workforce through on-the-job skills training and education partnerships.

The free event will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, November 14, in room 101 of the Morris Lawrence Building on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ campus (see directions and campus map).

Co-sponsored by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and , the event is designed to break down barriers to Registered Apprenticeships and open opportunities for employers, educators and workforce leaders in the state.

Employers interested in learning more about apprenticeships and how to partner with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ to customize their own apprenticeship programs are asked to register at . Representatives from all sectors are invited.

Attendees will learn how apprenticeships can drive innovation, retention and long-term growth. Additionally, employers will tour Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s advanced manufacturing, CNC, welding, automotive and other labs for an up-close look at the college’s training facilities and opportunities for customizing apprenticeship programs.

Representatives from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, Michigan Works! and the state’s will present, along with other business leaders sharing insights on the benefits of apprenticeship programs.

The event will also include a Q&A with experts, networking opportunities and step-by-step guidance on how to launch or expand Registered Apprenticeship programs.

 

If You Go

WHAT: Race to Talent

WHEN: 9-11 a.m. Friday, November 14

WHERE: Morris Lawrence Building, Room 101, on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ campus, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor

REGISTER:

WHO: Open to anyone who is interested in partnering with Washtenaw Community College to build customized apprenticeship education and training programs.

 

Tags: Apprenticeship Programs, Apprenticeships, Industry Partnerships, Workforce Development, Workforce Training

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