Michigan Workforce Pathways

The MiWorkforce Pathways provide guidance for transfer agreements between many Associate in Applied Arts programs and bachelor’s degree completion programs at Michigan’s public and private colleges and universities. Participating OCC programs and partnering four-year institutions and their programs may be found under each Pathway area.

As further OCC Pathways are developed their information will be added to the list below. 

Details of each MiWorkforce Pathways including the full agreement may be found at MiWorkforce Pathways.

Applied Business

OCC Participating Programs

  • Associate in Applied Science – Management Development – Business Management
  • Associate in Applied Science – Construction Management

Participating Four-Years

*Designates the program is available online.

 

General Applied Science

OCC Participating Programs

  • Associate in Applied Science – Automotive Servicing
  • Associate in Applied Science – CAD and Engineering Technology
    • Computer Aided Engineering Option
    • Product Design Option
    • Vehicle Design Option
  • Associate in Applied Science – Criminal Justice
    • Corrections
    • Crime Scene Investigation
    • Generalist
    • law Enforcement
  • Associate in Applied Science - Culinary Arts
  • Associate in Applied Science – Early Childhood Education
  • Associate in Applied Science – Fire Fighter Technology
  • Associate in Applied Science – Graphic Design
  • Associate in Applied Science – Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technical Option
  • Associate in Applied Science – Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Associate in Applied Science – Industrial Technology – Technical Apprentice/Skilled Trades
  • Associate in Applied Science – Interior Design
  • Associate in Applied Science – Library Services and Technology
  • Associate in Applied Science – Machine Tool Technology – Numerical Control Technology
  • Associate in Applied Science – Paralegal
  • Associate in Applied Science – Robotics/Automated Systems Technology
  • Associate in Applied Science – Sign Language Interpreter
  • Associate in Applied Science – Technological Sciences

Participating Four-Years

*Designates the program is available online.

 

Healthcare

OCC Participating Programs

  • Associate in Applied Science – Dental Hygiene
  • Associate in Applied Science – Diagnostic Medical Services
  • Associate in Applied Science – Emergency Medical Services
  • Associate in Applied Science – Medical Assisting
  • Associate in Applied Science – Mental Health/Social Work
  • Associate in Applied Science – Nursing
  • Associate in Applied Science – Nursing Transition LPN to APN Track
  • Associate in Applied Science – Radiographic Technology
  • Associate in Applied Science – Respiratory Therapy
  • Associate in Applied Science – Surgical Technology

Participating Four-Years

 

Information Technology

OCC Participating Programs

  • Associate in Applied Science – Computer Information Systems
    • Business Systems Analysis Option
    • Cybersecurity Option
    • Information Technology Support Option
    • Software Engineering Option

Participating Four-Years

*Designates the program is available online.


Although the Michigan Transfer Pathways are designed to be easily understood, to ensure a smooth transition, students should work with an OCC counselor in addition to an advisor from the college or university they intend to transfer. For additional information, visit MiTransfer Pathways. 

Drop-In Counseling Sessions in January

Counselors are available for Drop-In, in-person or remote sessions, Thursday, Jan. 2 - Friday, Jan. 10 | Join a waitlist

Contact a Counselor

Counseling phone number: (248) 341-2270

Service Hours (by appointment only)

  • Monday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Onsite & Virtual Services)
  • Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30am - 5pm (Onsite & Virtual Services) 
    • 5:00 - 7:00pm (Virtual)
  • Wednesdays counselors are available for same day drop-in sessions. Join a waitlist.
  • Saturday (see dates below): 8:30am - 12:30pm (Virtual Services Only)
    • First two Saturdays in January & September
    • Entire months of July, August & December

Locations

Auburn Hills Campus
2nd Floor B Building
Email a Counselor @ Auburn Hills
Fax (248) 232-4355

Highland Lakes Campus
2nd Floor of Woodland Hall
Email a Counselor @ Highland Lakes
Fax: (248) 942-3055

Orchard Ridge Campus
1st Floor of M Building
Email a Counselor @ Orchard Ridge
Fax: (248) 522-3696

Royal Oak Campus 
1st Floor of B Building
Email a Counselor @ Royal Oak
Fax: (248) 246-2455

Southfield Campus
2nd Floor of A Building
Email a Counselor @ Southfield 
Fax: (248) 233-2740