--- title: "National Apprenticeship Week 2016: Michigan Events" description: National Apprenticeship Week 2016 (NAW) is November 14-18. See some of the big events near you for a head start on your career! image: https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hubfs/blog-national-apprenticeship-week-upcoming.jpg --- # National Apprenticeship Week 2016: Michigan Events Nov 9, 2016 ![blog-national-apprenticeship-week-upcoming.jpg](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/blog-national-apprenticeship-week-upcoming.jpg?width=790&height=316&name=blog-national-apprenticeship-week-upcoming.jpg) Have you ever wondered what it would be like to participate in an apprenticeship program instead of attending a college or university? National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is targeted towards people just like you — to help you discover what can be achieved with the **#other4yeardegree**. During last year’s NAW, more than 300 events took place in 47 States. NAW 2016 will be even bigger, with almost 400 events planned  — 22 of those will take place right here in Michigan. Here are a few we think you should check out. **Barton Marlow Apprenticeship Expo **November 17, 2016 5:00 pm Randolph Career and Technical Center, Detroit "Learn What the Building Trades Have to Offer and How to Apply.” This Apprenticeship Expo will provide information about the current requirements for apprenticeships the growing skilled trades industry in Detroit. Vendors from the Michigan Building Trades will be present, including plumbing, roofing, carpentry, electrical, ironworking, glaziers, and others. Parents of those considering apprentichships are encouraged to attend. *The Partnership for Diversity and Opportunity in Transportation is the local clearinghouse for all 2016 Detroit area apprenticeship events.* **Mott Community College: Serving the Flint Community Through ApprenticeshipUSA **November 18, 2016 8:30 am MCC Regional Technology Center, Flint On partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship and the Michigan Talent Investment Agency, Mott Community College will be celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by sharing how apprenticeships have been serving the Flint community through ApprenticeshipUSA. Speakers at the event will include: U.S. Congressman Dan Kildee, Michigan - 5th District;  Michigan’s Lt Governor Brian Calley; Mayor Dr. Karen Weaver, City of Flint; and many others. The event will culminate with a signing of *New Occupation Apprenticeship Standards* for the Local 85/Pipefitters & Plumbers. **Highway to High Demand Jobs, Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships **November 18, 2016 10:00 am Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor This event is designed to introduce high school students to employment opportunities and apprenticeships in the skilled. Guest speakers will explain industry demand and detail the training/skills/education that is required. The program will also include breakout sessions that will give the attending students a chance to participate in hands-on activities that are related to skilled trades. **Michigan Construction ** Michigan Construction will be celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by using our Facebook page to share apprenticeship and spreading news about how apprenticeships are changing the way the next generation views their post-high school options. You can join in the celebration by changing your own Facebook and Twitter headers to match ours and by sharing your apprenticeship stories with us using **#other4yeardegree** and **#bluecollarlife**. You can also stay in the loop on apprenticeships by subscribing to our [blog](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/) or [mailing lists](https://pages.michiganconstruction.com/training-opportunities).   *For more information on any of these events or to find more events near you click *[*here*](https://www.dol.gov/apprenticeship/NAW/)*.*   [![Training Opportunities](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2378825/c7cac100-c19a-4cd5-8c8d-f5a332845aaa.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2378825/c7cac100-c19a-4cd5-8c8d-f5a332845aaa)   [Back to Blog](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com) ## Recent Blog Posts [America was Built by the Hands of Apprentices](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/national-apprenticeship-week-the-history-of-apprenticeships-in-america-0) [National Apprenticeship Week 2017: Michigan Events](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/national-apprenticeship-week-2017-michigan-events-0) [Building a Future in Flint one Brick at a Time](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/electrical-apprentice-finds-passion-for-trade-0) [Upper Peninsula Electrical Apprentice Finds Passion for Her Trade](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/electrical-apprentice-finds-passion-for-trade) [2nd Annual Apprenticeship EXPO - November 14, 2017](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/2nd-annual-apprenticeship-expo) [National Apprenticeship Week 2019 — November 11-17](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/national-apprenticeship-week-2019-events) [Apprentice Programs vs. College: What's the Cost?](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/apprentice-programs-vs-college-whats-the-cost-0) [Growing Your Workforce With Pre-Apprenticeships](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/growing-your-workforce-with-pre-apprenticeships) [National Apprenticeship Week — November 12-18, 2018](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/national-apprenticeship-week-november-12-18-2018) [Going Pro In Construction: Become A Carpenter](https://blog.michiganconstruction.com/going-pro-construction-how-to-become-a-carpenter) ### SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLOG ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Heather Smith" }, "dateModified" : "September 8, 2017, 2:35:49 PM", "datePublished" : "2016-11-09 18:15:01", "description" : "National Apprenticeship Week 2016 (NAW) is November 14-18. 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