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June 10, 2026
State, education and Union Trade leaders announce statewide agreements awarding college credits for Building Trade registered apprenticeship completers
LIVONIA, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and key partners kicked off the first stop of their signing series, celebrating the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC), Schoolcraft College and other building trade unions and colleges awarding college credit to workers who complete building trades Registered Apprenticeship programs through LEO’s recently launched Michigan College Credit for Apprenticeships Program.
“Registered Apprenticeships are a powerful way for Michigan workers to earn while they learn, gaining real-world skills and credentials while bringing home a paycheck,” said LEO Director Susan Corbin. “The Michigan College Credit for Apprenticeships Program enables past, current and future apprentices to earn college credit for their on-the-job training, opening doors to degrees and certifications that strengthen careers, support employers and build a skilled, adaptable workforce across Michigan.”
The Michigan College Credit for Apprenticeships Program was launched in partnership with the state’s Skilled Building Trades Unions, Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), Michigan Community College Association (MCCA), and Michigan Workforce Development Board. The program was made possible by LEO grant funding to cover the third-party curriculum evaluations needed to determine credit awards for registered apprenticeships offered by participating unions.
“Michigan is leading the way in linking registered apprenticeships and higher education together – a win for workers and employers across the state,” said Michigan Workforce Development Board Executive Director & LEO Chief of Staff Jessica Brousseau. “The Michigan Workforce Development Board and LEO are proud to have championed this effort to recognize credit for prior learning to expand career opportunities for students and workers statewide alongside our invaluable state, union, and college partners.”
To date, 10 Skilled Building Trade Unions have signed up to participate in the program and have either completed or are undergoing the curriculum evaluation process to determine credit transfer totals, including:
In many cases, apprenticeship completers from participating Union Trades will only need to take a semester of community college courses to obtain an associate’s degree - a testament to the rigor of registered apprenticeship training.
Twenty-four of Michigan's public and tribal community colleges have agreed to accept Michigan College Credit for Apprenticeships credits. The colleges listed below have completed the final step to make those credits available and are ready to enroll Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers members today.
As more Trades complete their curriculum evaluations and community colleges finalize their credit mapping, the list of participating institutions will grow. Visit the Michigan Transfer Network website for the latest.
“I'm proud the Bricklayers are leading the way on this as I know firsthand the difference it makes," said Bricklayers & Allied Craft Union Local 2 President and Schoolcraft Board of Trustees Chair Brett Gierak. "I utilized a local agreement to transfer my own apprenticeship credits to Lake Superior State University and earned my associate's degree, and it helped me build my career in union leadership. The Michigan College Credit for Apprenticeships Program opens that same door for workers across the state."
“Schoolcraft College and Michigan’s broader network of community colleges are delivering for Michiganders by providing free or affordable education for good-paying careers,” said Dr. Glenn Cerny, President of Schoolcraft College. “Awarding college credit for registered apprenticeships allows us to continue creating pathways for more Michiganders to further their education and helps us build a stronger workforce to support employers in the state.”
“Michigan’s community colleges know that talent is built through hands-on learning, real-world experience and strong partnerships,” said Brandy Johnson, President of the Michigan Community College Association. “The Michigan College Credit for Apprenticeships Program recognizes the value of registered apprenticeship training while helping more Michiganders advance their careers and meet the workforce needs of employers across the state.”
“Every learner deserves opportunities to build on the knowledge and skills they have already developed," said Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, Director of MiLEAP. "By recognizing the value of registered apprenticeship training and connecting it to college credits, the Michigan College Credit for Apprenticeships Program creates stronger pathways between work and education. This effort helps more Michiganders continue their learning, advance their careers and contribute to Michigan's future while supporting progress toward the state's Sixty by 30 goal."
Learn more at www.michigan.gov/CollegeCreditApprenticeships.
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