Short-term Training

How to Apply for Short-Term Training

Congratulations on taking the first step to starting your new career! In just 14-weeks or less, you could be starting a new career path in a growing field with advancement opportunities. If you have attended an information session, your next step is to start with the application process. (If you haven’t attended an information session yet, you will need to determine the program you’re interested in and visit the respective training web page to register.)

A limited number of seats are available for the trainings. We take students on a first-come first-serve basis. So, don’t delay in applying!

We’re looking forward to working with you soon. If you have any questions along the way, we are here to support you.

Application Steps

The application process has four simple steps! 

#1 Determine which short-term training program you’d like to pursue. Register for the respective program's information session (the link is available on the program page). 
#2 Determine if you will be applying for funding with Michigan Works! or paying out of pocket.
#3 Complete the necessary paperwork by the application deadline.
#4 Start the training program!

Applying for Michigan Works! Funding

The majority of students apply for funding. Most of the training programs have funding available. However, the Mammography Technologist training program is not eligible for funding. Read more below about required testing, eligibility requirements and documents needed to apply. To initiate the process, you’ll connect with one of the six Oakland County Michigan Works! offices. 

CASAS Tests

As part of the application process, Michigan Works! conducts both a reading and a math test. We encourage you to brush up on your skills and complete a few sample tests which are available online. Tests are scheduled with the Michigan Works! office you’re working with. 

Reading GOALS level D Sample Test 
Math GOALS level C/D Sample Test

Eligibility Requirements

Listed below are some of the eligibility requirements. Other eligibility factors may apply and this is not necessarily a conclusive list. For example, for allied health programs, vaccinations are required to be completed before starting the training. 

  • U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
  • 17 years of age or older (depending on the program)
  • Registered with the Selective Service (if applicable)
  • Unemployed or underemployed (if applicable)
  • Not currently enrolled in a school within a local educational agency

Documents Needed

Listed below are examples of some of the documentation required. Documentation requirements may vary and this is not intended to be a conclusive list.  

  • Driver’s License or State ID Card
  • Social Security Card
  • Proof of Citizenship (U.S. Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport or Proof of Naturalization)
  • DD-214 (Veterans receive priority of service)
  • Proof of unemployment benefits payment (if applicable)
  • Current pay stub (if applicable)
  • Current resume (with employment month/day/year)

Oakland County Contact List 

To initiate the application process with Michigan Works!, connect with one of the six Oakland County offices. 
When contacting an office, if you have to leave a voice mail message slowly and clearly state your name, phone number and program you are interested in. Tip: make sure your voice mail box is not full!

If you live outside of Oakland County, we ask that you connect with your local County’s Michigan Works! office for details about funding. 

Office  Phone  Address
Novi (248) 926-1820 31186 Beck Road 
Oak Park  (248) 691-8437 22180 Parklawn, Room 111
Pontiac  (248) 276-1777 1850 North Perry
Southfield  (248) 796-4583 21415 Civic Center Drive, Suite 116
Troy (248) 823-5101  550 Stephenson Highway, Suite 400
Waterford  (248) 617-3600 7500 Highland Road

Applying with OCC – Paying out of Pocket

If you don’t meet the eligibility requirements with Michigan Works!, you have the option to pay out of pocket. Accepted forms of payment include credit card, debit card, cashier's check or money order payable to "Oakland Community College." 

A Self Payment & Payment Authorization form will need to be completed prior to starting the training program. Tuition needs to be paid in full prior to the training starting. Please note that the tuition is non-refundable. 

The payment and form should be completed by the application deadline noted on the individual training web page. An exception to this deadline may be considered. However, it will depend if there are still seats available, if vaccines can be completed in time (allied health programs only) and if materials can be ordered in time.

Contact an OCC representative for more details. 

After the Application is Completed

Once you have completed the application process with either Michigan Works! or OCC, you will receive a congratulatory email from OCC. Generally, the email is sent the week leading up to the training start date. The communication will include details about the orientation, location of the training, where to report the first day of the class, and more. 

I Need Additional Help

Our Education Training Specialist and Program Coordinators are happy to help you with the process. If you need additional assistance, contact us by email or call (248) 232-4174.