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Michigan Trade Schools and Colleges

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Michigan trade schools offer exciting ways to begin learning skills that can help you thrive and move up in the workforce. A diverse range of educational options is available. Whatever program you choose, you can give yourself the chance to start getting ahead in today's dynamic job market.


Education & Training in Michigan

Michigan trade schools and colleges provide many different vocational training programs designed to help you gain special expertise. They can help you start a new career or get more opportunities in your current one.

Key Benefits of the Region for College Students

  1. Easy access to internship opportunities: Pure Michigan Talent Connect offers a centralized list of links to internship programs throughout the state.
  2. Proximity to major employers: In 2021, according to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan was home to 17 Fortune 500 companies.
  3. Michigan has a low cost of living compared to most other states.

Northwestern Technological Institute

  • Southfield
  • Climate Control Technology

Dorsey College

  • Dearborn
  • Grand Rapids
  • Madison Heights
  • Roseville
  • Saginaw
  • Wayne
  • Woodhaven
  • Baking and Pastry Arts
  • Cosmetology
  • Culinary Arts
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dialysis Patient Care Technician
  • Electrical Technician
  • HVAC Systems Technician
  • Massage Therapy
  • Medical Administration and Billing
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Sterile Processing Technician

MIAT College of Technology

  • Canton
  • Airframe and Powerplant Technician
  • Aviation Maintenance Technology
  • Energy Technology
  • HVACR Technician
  • Industrial Maintenance Technician
  • Robotics and Automation Technician
  • Robotics and Automation Technology
  • Welding Specialist
  • Wind Power Technician


Trade School Accreditation

Smiling young woman with glasses and a denim jacket sitting at an outdoor table in front of a building with an open laptopAccreditation is a mark of approval from an independent agency that has evaluated the school and determined that it meets or exceeds the agency's quality standards. A school must be accredited by a regional or national agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for students at that school to be eligible for federal financial aid.

The Higher Learning Commission regionally accredits many Michigan post-secondary institutions. Others receive national accreditation through agencies like the Accrediting Council for Career Schools and Colleges or the Council on Occupational Education.

All post-secondary schools must also be licensed to operate in Michigan.

Financial Aid for Michigan Students

The state awards more than $140 million in financial aid to Michigan students every year.

Assistance is available in the form of grants and scholarships. For instance, the Michigan Tuition Grant provides up to $3,000 in need-based aid to students who enroll in non-profit independent colleges that grant degrees.

Completing the FAFSA is the first step in being considered for federal and state aid, and it's important to fill out the form each year.

Focused Training for a New Beginning

Post-secondary training can help you prepare for many of this state's best opportunities. By exploring the career-driven programs at Michigan trade schools, you can get one step closer to a more fulfilling future.



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