Training

Free job training opportunities for Detroiters

Begin Your Training Journey

Detroit at Work offers a variety of training programs in fields such as healthcare, IT, transportation, skilled trades, and manufacturing. Read the training bios below, and if you’re interested, give us a call to get started (313) 962-9675.

*Training programs are subject to change. For availability and eligibility, please call 313-962-9675 and ask for details.

CURRENT FALL/WINTER OFFERINGS

Construction & Skilled Trades

Emerging Industries Training Institute (9/8/2025 - 2/7/2026) - Residential Electrical; 5 Fall Seats ; 5 Winter Seats
Emerging Industries Training Institute (9/8/2025 - 2/7/2026) - Framing and Structural Carpentry; 5 Fall Seats ; 5 Winter Seats
Emerging Industries Training Institute (9/8/2025 - 2/7/2026) - Renewable Energy (Solar Technician); 5 Fall Seats; 5 Winter Seats
Detroit Training Center (10/6/2025 - 11/7/2025) - MIG Production Worker Training Program; 10 Fall Seats ; 10 Winter Seats
Detroit Training Center (10/6/2025 - 11/7/2025) - Drywall; 10 Fall Seats ; 10 Winter Seats
Detroit Training Center (9/22/2025 - 10/24/2025) - Blight Removal Training Program; 5 Fall Seats; 5 Winter Seats
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit (1/5/2026 - 4/17/2025) - Welding Skills Trades; 0 Falls Seats ; 10 Winter Seats
Carpenter & Millwright Union (Early November - December; Early February - Mid-March) - Carpenter Apprenticeship; 15 Fall Seats; 15 Winter Seats
Carpenter & Millwright Union (Early November - December; Early February - Mid-March) - Millwrights Apprenticeship; 5 Fall Seats; 5 Winter Seats
Carpenter & Millwright Union (Early November - December; Early February - Mid-March) - Pre-Apprenticeship; 15 Fall Seats; 15 Winter Seats
Detroit Homebuilders LLC (9/22/2025 -12/19/2025) - Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship; 5 Fall Seats; 5 Winter Seats
Detroit Homebuilders LLC (9/22/2025 - 12/19/2025) - Pre-Apprenticeship Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship; 10 Fall Seats; 10 Winter Seats
Focus HOPE (11/3/2025 - 1/9/2026; 3/23/2026 - 5/29/2026) - Construction Training Pathways; 5 Fall Seats; 4 Winter Seats
Focus HOPE (4/27/2026 - 6/12/2026) - Tree Trimming; 0 Fall Seats; 4 Winter Seats
Michigan Technology & Trade Institute (9/22/2025 - 12/15/2025) - Pre Apprenticeship Carpentry; 10 Fall Seats; 0 Winter Seats
REDEEM Detroit (9/23/2025 - 1/12/2026) - Apprenticeship Readiness Program; 10 Fall Seats; 10 Winter Seats

Healthcare

N.U.R.S.E.S (9/8/2025 - 12/4/2025) - Patient Care Technician; 25 Fall Seats; 25 Winter Seats
Life Support Training Institute (TBD) - EMT Program; 15 Fall Seats; 15 Winter Seats
Michigan Technology & Trade Institute (9/22/2025 - 12/15/2025) - Pre-Apprenticeship Pharmacy Tech Program; 10 Fall Seats; 10 Fall Seats
Skill Trade Inc. (9/20/2025 - 2/21/2026) - Medical Assistant; 25 Fall Seats; 25 Winter Seats
WCCCD-NW (1 Year Program) - Pharmacy Technician
WCCCD-NW (1 Year Program) - Dental Assistance

Information Technology & STEM

FOCUS Hope (9/22/25 - 1/16/2026; 10/20/2025 - 2/13/2026; 1/12/2026 - 4/24/2026; 2/23/2026 - 6/5/2026) - Information Technology Pathway; 9 Fall Seats; 9 Winter Seats
FOCUS Hope (3/23/2026 - 7/10/2026) - IT Python Developer 2; 0 Fall Seats; 4 Winter Seats
NPower Michigan (2/1/2026 - 2/13/2026) - Tech Fundamentals; 0 Fall Seats; 30 Winter Seats
TEK Ready Computer Learning Academy (9/29/2025 - 1/19/2026) - IT Support Education Technician Level 1; 10 Fall Seats; 10 Winter Seats

Pre-Apprenticeship Readiness (Education)

Michigan Technology & Trade Institute (9/22/2025 - 1/2/2026) - Apprenticeship Readiness Program (Carpentry); 10 Fall Seats; 10 Winter Seats
REDEEM Detroit (9/23/2025 - 1/12/2026) - Apprenticeship Readiness Program; 10 Fall Seats; 10 Winter Seats

Register with Detroit at Work for job and training opportunities or to access a range of foundational skills workshops, then visit a Career Center to find a job or sign up for training.