Oakland Community College Archives

MiCareerQuest Southeast to help high schoolers explore high-demand careers, keep them in region

By Marge Sorge on 08/09/2018 City News, Upcoming Events

It’s hard to figure out what you want to be when you grow up. The best answer can be to explore potential careers so you choose wisely More than 10,000 high school students in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Livingston, Monroe and Washtenaw counties will be able to explore potential careers at Nov. 28 for MiCareerQuest Southeast […]

New employment opportunities for apprentices as skilled tradespeople seek successors

By Cornelius Fortune on 09/20/2015 City Jobs, City Sections

Pipefitter Percy Johnson is trying to locate his successor, but time is running out for the 62-year-old year-old, who plans to retire by next year. And he’s not alone. With hundreds of skilled trades professionals like Johnson nearing retirement from jobs with average annual earnings from $60,000 to $90,000, the need is urgent and the […]