Pre-Apprenticeship Guide

Discover a comprehensive resource designed for career seekers, prospective apprentices, career readiness professionals, and employers. The WIN Pre-Apprenticeship Southeast Michigan Regional Resource Guide is a gateway to actionable insights, valuable contacts, and a wealth of information designed to explore and expand career opportunities. Whether you're embarking on a lifelong career journey or looking to shape your organization’s talent pipeline, this guide is here to empower you every step of the way.

What’s Inside the Guide?

For Career Seekers & Students

  • Explore Diverse Career Pathways: From traditional roles to emerging occupations, learn about a wide range of opportunities available to you.

  • Build a Lifelong Career: Uncover in-depth information, step-by-step guidance, and key contacts to help you navigate the career landscape.

  • High School to Apprenticeship: Discover how registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships are now integrated into high school programs through initiatives like Early College and Career Technical Education (CTE), allowing youth ages 16-18 to earn graduation credits while gaining hands-on experience. & Support: Contact your district or career counselor, connect with your local community college, or reach out to the Michigan Works! Agency to explore all your options.

For Employers & Industry Leaders

  • Lead the Change: Learn how your organization can play an active role in shaping a thriving workforce through registered apprenticeship programs or pre-apprenticeship.

  • Strategic Partnerships: Benefit from collaboration with key partners, such as the Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN), which is committed to supporting your talent pipeline needs.

  • Business-Driven Success: Registered apprenticeships are entirely business-driven—discover how your leadership and proactive engagement can attract and develop top talent to fuel your success.

Empowering Opportunity Through Registered Apprenticeships

This guide is a collaborative effort among statewide partners committed to transforming education, workforce development, and business innovation. Registered apprenticeships offer a unique dual-benefit system where career seekers and employers co-create opportunities for growth, skill development, and long-term success.

Invest in a future where every opportunity is within reach by accessing practical steps, real-world resources, and expert insights designed to support career advancement or business success.




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