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Workforce Development Institute is a statewide workforce development organization.
Michigan State AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute (WDI) is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation established and operated to provide employment and training services to workers and economically disadvantaged residents in the State of Michigan. WDI has been operating workforce development programs since it was established in 1977 as the Labor Employment and Development (LEAD) Program and has continued to provide services under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Work First, and Jobs, Education and Training (JET) to serve youth, adults, dislocated workers and welfare recipients. Michigan WDI has successfully operated major workforce development and economic development projects in Michigan for thirty-five (35) years.
09/28/2026
We are continuing to recognize the fantastic sponsors of this year's Workers Gala with our friends and partners at LiUNA!
From hosting events, classes, tours and much more, LiUNA has always been right there to help grow the future generation of skilled trades workers alongside WDI. We are honored to have them as a sponsor and cannot wait to enjoy time together this Friday!
09/28/2026
Operating Engineers 324 has been a long time partner with Michigan WDI, and we are honored to have them as a sponsor for this year's Workers Gala!
Thank you for keeping Michigan running!
Today launched a bright, skilled trades focused future for WDI with the first meeting of our Statewide Advisory Council. Designed to forge the path for the next generation union workers, key partners from all over the state joined together to analyze and strategize, focusing on the partnerships and team effort we need to take the next steps forward.
To all the reps who came out, whether in person or virtual, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We can't wait to see where the future will take us!
09/24/2026
The Fourth Annual Workers Gala is next Friday, and we wouldn’t be here without partners who champion Michigan’s skilled trades.
A huge thank you to the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council for keeping the future of union labor front and center.
We’re proud to celebrate this work together!
What a proud morning for Michigan's skilled trades.
Michael Ortiz and Chong-Anna Canfora took the spotlight on Local 4 News, sharing how Access for All opens doors and how the Workers Gala honors the achievements of the people building Michigan's future.
Celebrate with us. Tickets are still available at https://miwdi.networkforgood.com/events/96663-fourth-annual-workers-gala
09/22/2026
We are only 10 days away from the Fourth Annual Workers Gala, and we are proud to recognize Northern Midwest Carpenters, whose sponsorship helps make it a night worthy of the skilled trades.
Join us as we celebrate the stories, achievements and community impact of Michigan's skilled trades.
Learn more at https://miwdi.networkforgood.com/events/96663-fourth-annual-workers-gala
09/21/2026
On September 12th, Michigan WDI launched its first Detroit cohort that has been universally designed to insure accessibility for the neurodivergent community. Together, we can change the narrative and provide a skilled trades-focused future for all!
09/19/2026
The future of Michigan's workforce is bright, and ready to be celebrated!
We're proud to recognize NECA Michigan, Ibew 948 Hall and IBEW Local 557, whose sponsorship helps make the *Fourth Annual Workers Gala* a night worthy of the people it honors.
Join us as we celebrate the stories, achievements and community impact of Michigan's skilled trades.
Learn more at https://miwdi.networkforgood.com/events/96663-fourth-annual-workers-gala
09/16/2026
Our Kalamazoo cohort is hard at work! Building a tool shed for a community member, combined with on-the-job training for our students? What's not to like!
Ready to turn a job into a career?
Access for All is now enrolling for our 10-week apprenticeship readiness program serving Kent County, Muskegon County, and West Michigan.
If you're motivated, ready to work, and serious about the skilled trades, this is your next step.
October Cohort-Limited Seats-First come, first serve.
Apply today at miwdi.org, or contact Alfred Fowler Alfie DaGreat, CCSP at 616.644.0313 and [email protected]
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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419 S Washington Square, Ste 300
Lansing, MI
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