The Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) is proud to recognize a growing network of WIN Board Member organizations recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Office of Apprenticeship as Registered Apprenticeship Intermediary Group Sponsors.
These partner organizations have been instrumental in expanding access to Registered Apprenticeship opportunities across Southeast Michigan. The WIN Advance Michigan Center for Apprenticeship Innovation (AMCAI) learning hub, supported in part by the U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) initiative, focuses on helping regional stakeholder partners strengthen apprenticeship pathways by connecting local employers with a skilled and diverse talent pipeline.
“The WIN Board has demonstrated a long-term commitment to helping employers and job seekers connect through high-quality apprenticeship opportunities,” said Michele Economou Ureste, WIN Executive Director. “The Registered Apprenticeship Intermediary recognition reflects the expertise and commitment to apprenticeship that has been made in the region.”
Since 2021, the WIN collaborative has worked closely with state and local organizations to train stakeholder partners through its Intermediary Train-the-Trainer program while providing AMCAI technical assistance. Whether through direct training or shared expertise, each organization has strengthened its capacity to guide employers, register programs, and sustain quality apprenticeships. This collaboration has provided more Michiganders access to meaningful training and career pathways in high-demand industries such as Healthcare, IT/Cybersecurity, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction/Skilled Trades, Green Energy and Mobility, Culinary/Hospitality, Mental Health/Community Health Worker, Early Childhood Education, Direct Support Specialist, and Accounting.
The recognized USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Intermediary partners include:
- GST Michigan Works! - Supporting employers across Genesee, Shiawassee, and the Thumb area, in collaboration with Mott Community College
- Jackson College - Supporting employers across Jackson County and neighboring counties, in collaboration with Michigan Works! Southeast
- Macomb/St. Clair County Michigan Works! - Supporting employers across Macomb and St. Clair counties, in collaboration with Macomb Community College and St. Clair Community College
- Michigan Works! Southeast - Supporting employers across Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties, in collaboration with Jackson College and Washtenaw Community College
- Oakland County Michigan Works! - Supporting employers across Oakland County, in collaboration with Oakland Community College
- Washtenaw Community College - Supporting employers across Washtenaw County, in collaboration with Michigan Works! Southeast
WIN also serves as an intermediary sponsor, partnering with all the Michigan Works! agencies and community colleges across the Southeast Michigan region, including Capital Area Michigan Works!, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation/Detroit at Work, SEMCA Michigan Works!, Lansing Community College, Monroe County Community College, Henry Ford College, Schoolcraft College, and Wayne County Community College District, to expand registered apprenticeship opportunities.
Each of these partners are highlighted on the WIN Apprenticeship Coordinator Contacts page at miapprenticeship.org, where employers can find direct contact information to connect with coordinators and/or intermediary sponsors to take the next steps toward launching a registered apprenticeship program.
These organizations are catalyzing the growth of Registered Apprenticeships across Southeast Michigan, expanding opportunities for short-term training with a focus on emerging, traditional, and non-traditional occupations such as Automotive Technician Specialist, CNC Operator and Programmer, Construction Craft Laborer, Data Scientist, Early Childhood Educator, Electrician, Energy Specialist, K-12 Teacher, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Robotics Technician, Surgical Technologist, Telecommunication Technician, Welder and 35 other in-demand occupations that are growing each year. The WIN collaboration and shared commitment to sustainable apprenticeship growth are helping local employers develop their own talent while giving more job seekers the chance to earn, learn, and build lasting careers close to home. For additional information, visit miapprenticeship.org/employers. 
By Jessica Keenan, WIN Workforce Project Manager
About the Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN)
The Workforce Intelligence Network for Southeast Michigan (WIN) is a collaborative partnership of nine community colleges and seven Michigan Works! Agencies. WIN’s mission is to help cultivate a cohesive talent system by facilitating data-driven workforce solutions that respond to the region’s changing labor market demands. Its work is guided by three core pillars—Research, Engagement, and Solutions; Together they drive collaboration and connect education with industry.
Through initiatives like the Advance Michigan Center for Apprenticeship Innovation (AMCAI), WIN helps employers and educators expand access to Registered Apprenticeships and build a sustainable, skilled workforce for Southeast Michigan. For more information, visit winintelligence.org and miapprenticeship.org.
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