Education & Training

Career & Community Development Services: The EDT office assists with obtaining grant money for companies and provides customized training in plastics, welding, pipefitting, electronics, machine maintenance, applied academics, quality, team building, Zenger Miller, and many others. Other services offered include:
  • Apprentice Programs


  • Computer Training Seminars


  • Training Assessments and Testing


  • Skill Certification


  • Career Planning


  • Employment Services
Career Tech Center: The Career Tech Center offers classes in auto mechanics, building trades, business applied technology, computer aided drafting, diesel/heavy equipment, electronics, machine trades, visual imaging technology, welding and many others. Other programs include:
  • School to Work


  • Job Shadowing


  • Co-Op Work Experience
Manpower: Manpower places temporary employees in office, industrial, skilled trades, and executive settings. Workers are tested in both knowledge and skills to ensure the best match of employee to employer possible. Benefits include:
  • Full or Part Time Work


  • Professional Training Program


  • Fringe Benefit Package


  • Flexible Schedules
Michigan Works!/Hope Network: Programs are targeted to youth and dislocated workers with training available both in the classroom and on the job. The agency also houses the Michigan Talent Bank which is an online database matching employer job openings with job seeker resumes.

Baker College: Baker College offers over 90 master, bachelor, associate, and certificate programs with many classes offered online. The Business and Corporate Services program offers customized training in both technical and "soft skill" areas.

Leadership in Newaygo County (LINC): LINC is a comprehensive leadership series designed to develop leaders locally to continually improve community quality of life. Participants in the program come from both the public and private sectors. Other LINC programs include:
  • Leadership Mini-Seminar Series


  • Newaygo County Leadership Day
Educational Service Center: The Educational Service Center is a one stop facility housing over 15 organizations dealing with economic development, employment services, education and training, and technology. The Center can host groups of up to 200 and has the following amenities available:
  • Interactive Video Conferencing


  • Audio/Visual Equipment with Satellite Down Link Capabilities


  • Industrial Staging Area


  • Computer Lab and Meeting Rooms