Build a skilled workforce with apprenticeships
West Michigan Works! simplifies registered apprenticeships.
Our experienced staff handle approvals, curriculum development, and U.S. Department of Labor registration. You maintain full control while mentoring your apprentices.
Employer Benefits Registered Apprenticeship programs
- Flexibility to adapt timing & structure of program to fit employer needs
- Customize the training for company specific requirements
- Retained Tribal Knowledge
- Increased Retention – 91% of apprentices are still employed 9 months after completion
- Creates a Pipeline of Qualified Workers – promote your high performers-
- Improve Company Culture
- Build Safety Training into the program
Resources for Employers
Learn more about apprenticeships from the US Department of Labor and State of Michigan.
Search Apprenticeship.gov to explore registered apprenticeship programs
Current U.S. DOL Registered Apprenticeship Development Programs
West Michigan Works! offers apprenticeships in the following occupations:
Advanced Manufacturing
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Composite Fitter Mechanic
- Automotive Technician Specialist
- Building Maintenance Repairer (Maintenance Technician)
- Industrial Manufacturing Technician
- CNC Machinist 4 year
- Electrician, Maintenance
- CNC Machinist Specialist 2 year
- Industrial Production Supervisor
- Field Service Engineer
- Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
- Instrumentation & Controls Technician
- Knitter Mechanic
- Machine Builder
- Machine Operator
- Machine Repairer, Maintenance
- Machine Set Up Operator
- Machinist
- Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial
- Mechatronics Technician (Time-Based)
- Mechatronics Technician 2 year (Competency-Based)
- Mechatronics Technician 4 year (Competency-Based)
- Millwright
- Operations Management
- Plastic Process Technician
- Quality Control Inspector
- Stationary Engineer
- Tool and Die Maker
- Tool Maker
- Welder, Combination
Information Technology
- Computer Support Specialist-Desktop Support Technician
- Computer Programmer
Construction
- Construction (Driver)
- Carpenter, Commercial Interior Spec
- Carpenter, Interior Systems
- Former, Hand
- Chimney Technician
- Dry-Wall Applicator
- Construction Craft laborer
- Glazier
- Electrician
- Gas Appliance Servicer
- HVAC Installer-Servicer
- Mechatronics Technician (Electrical Service)
- Roofer
HealthCare
- Medical Assistant
- Central Sterile Processing Technician
- Community Health Worker
- General Insurance Associate
- Neurodiagnostic Technologist
- Home Health Aide
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Surgical Technologist
For more information, contact the Apprenticeship Team at apprenticeship@westmiworks.org.
