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Career Academies

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Gogebic County Law Enforcement Career Academy

The Community College Criminal Justice Program in partnership with The Michigan State Police Wakefield Post is hosting a Law Enforcement Career Academy. The academy is designed for individuals age 16 and older who want to find out if a career in law enforcement is for you.

This is a free 5 day residential academy that mimics the full state police academy. Academy participants will be mentored by Michigan State Police troopers and officers from other local agencies. Participants will learn what it is like to be a law enforcement officer by getting hands-on experience in a controlled environment. Hands-on activities include moderate physical fitness, patrol activities, first-aid and CPR training, defensive tactics, crime scene investigation, and live controlled scenarios.

When: June 7 - 12, 2026
Where: Gogebic Community College

Contact Tpr. Joe Renaud at renaudj@michigan.gov to receive application materials.

Application deadline is May 31, 2026.​
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Michigan State Police Career Academy at Madonna University

Are you 16-20 years old and interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement?

The Michigan State Police and Mandonna University invite you to the 2026 Michigan State Police Career Academy, an immersive five-day exposure to law enforcement.

This free residential academy will mimic a normal 16-26 week police academy. Attendees will receive experience in patrols, report writing, physical training, first-aid, legal and other scenario-based learning.

When: July 12-17, 2026
Where: Madonna University

Contact Trooper Maynard at MaynardM2@michigan.gov to receive application materials. 

Application deadline is June 1, 2026.

Alpena Community College

Northern Michigan Law Enforcement Career Academy

Are you 16-18 years old and interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement?

The Michigan State Police invites you to the 2026 Northern Michigan Law Enforcement Career Academy, an immersive five-day exposure to law enforcement.

This free residential academy will mimic a normal 16-26 week police academy. Attendees will receive experience in physical training, scenario-based learning, water safety, defensive tactics and more.

When: July 19-24, 2026
Where: Alpena Community College

Contact Trooper Lidak at LidakS@michigan.gov to receive application materials. 

Application deadline is June 15, 2026. 

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Career Academy at Northwood University 

Are you 16-18 years old and interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement?

The Michigan State Police and Northwood University invite you to the 2026 Michigan State Police Career Academy, an immersive five-day exposure to law enforcement.

This free residential academy will mimic a normal 16-26 week police academy. Attendees will receive experience in physical training, scenario-based learning, water safety, defensive tactics and more.

When: June 21-26, 2026
Where: Northwood University

Contact Trooper Jared at JaredA@michigan.gov to receive application materials. 

Application deadline is May 25, 2026. 

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Criminal Justice Career Academy at Monroe County Community College

The Monroe County Criminal Justice Career Academy looks at the criminal justice system through the eyes of a police recruit. Participants will be mentored by Michigan State Police troopers and representatives from other local agencies as they explore many parts of the system. The program takes a hands-on approach with moderate physical activity, patrol activities, first-aid/CPR, police tactics and scene investigation.

This program is hosted by the Monroe County Community College Criminal Justice Program and the Michigan State Police for individuals ages 16-22. 

When: June 15-19, 2026
Where: Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI 48161

For more information and to register, contact Michigan State Police Sgt. Don Stewart at StewartD4@michigan.gov or Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dan Wood at danielwood@monroeccc.edu.

Application deadline is May 31, 2026.