Career Training
CERTIFICATION - APPRENTICESHIP - COLLEGE
There are many pathways to obtaining a career. The websites below will help you determine which path might be for you and the action steps you need to take to achieve your goals.
Figuring out where to start can seem overwhelming. Start with completing your Education Development Plan assignments in Xello. The Career Matchmaker & Personality Style assessments can help to narrow down your options. Xello contains comprehensive search tools that allow you to explore careers, majors and schools. Contact Danielle Clippard, Career Facilitator or Derek Mohamedally, Guidance Counselor for assistance with this process. |
https://login.xello.world/
Xello is a comprehensive web based program that students can use to help in making decisions about courses, colleges, and careers. 11th & 12th graders also have access to Xello's college planning tools. |
Types of training | CareerOneStop
Find the training option that best fits your needs.
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Oakland NEXT | Youth (oakgov.com)
Oakland NEXT is the county’s innovative career exploration and training program targeted towards young adults 18-24 years old. Oakland County Michigan Works! service centers have specialized staff to help young adults:
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Going PRO with Professional Trades Careers in Michigan | GoingPro (going-pro.com)
Check out some of Michigan’s most in-demand Professional Trades careers. If you don't see your dream job or where you can get trained, please visit your local Michigan Works! Service Center, a proud partner of the American Job Center network. |
Oakland county apprenticebook.pdf (oakgov.com)
Each apprenticeship listing comes with a job description, hourly and yearly wage projections, future job prospects and the contact information about the specific opportunity to get you started. Opportunities include construction trades, manufacturing and production, health care and medical professions, service providers and technology professions. Apprenticeships | Education & Training (oakgov.com) |
Career Seekers | Apprenticeship.gov
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential. |
Michigan Career Pathfinder (mitalent.org)
Find Your Path Explore careers, schools and programs in Michigan to find the path that is right for you. |
Michigan Works! (oaklandcc.edu)
Whether you are seeking short-term training through Economic Workforce Development or working with a Michigan Works! Agency, we are here to guide you through the process of becoming an Empowered OCC Student! There are 3 Pathways to Choose
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College Search - BigFuture | College Board
Discover Colleges By Location, Size, Major, & More. Start Building Your College List Now! We Make Researching Colleges Easy With Our New College Search Tool. Explore Your Options. |
My Future https://myfuture.com/
My Future™ helps young adults plan their next steps in life by bringing together the most recently available information about colleges, careers and military service opportunities from the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, Education and Labor. |
Compare Colleges & Research College Information |Cappex.com
Research schools, get scholarships, and understand where you fit — at any stage of your college journey. |
Michigan Institution Updates (google.com)
Here you'll find a list of all 84 public and private, 2-year and 4-year colleges in Michigan. You can find institution-specific information, such as admissions and financial aid, by navigating through the tabs at the top of the page. |
College Search | College Finder | Colleges by Major & Location (petersons.com)
Peterson's College Search Engine finds colleges & universities that are right for you! Quickly perform a college search by major, location, degree and more. Also search for scholarships and grants. Subscription service available for test prep |
College Scorecard (ed.gov)
Find the college that’s the best fit for you! The U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard has the most reliable data on college costs, graduation, and post-college earnings. |
Degree and Certificate Program Index < Oakland Community College (oaklandcc.edu)
Classes at OCC can prepare you for a successful career in dozens of high-demand fields, whether you join the workforce after graduating or continue your education at a four-year school. Choose from about 100 certificates and degree programs. |
College Access Virtual Assistant, or CAVA, is a web- and text-based bot that provides Michigan residents with information on all things college. From questions on applications and FAFSA to Futures for Frontliners, Michigan Reconnect and more, CAVA connects you with resources, support and up-to-date information on the college going process in Michigan. CAVA can help you take the steps necessary to enroll, pay, and attend college!
To connect with CAVA, click or tap on the chat box below and you'll be introduced to your College Access Virtual Assistant. |
College Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics
College Navigator consists primarily of the latest data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the core postsecondary education data collection program for NCES – the National Center for Education Statistics. |