Registered Apprenticeship Program

New Program Now Available: Golf Course Maintenance Technician

The Michigan Golf Course Association, in coordination with the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and U.S. Department of Labor, announced the creation of a new apprenticeship program: Golf Course Maintenance Technician.

Through this Registered Apprenticeship program, interested candidates can further their agronomy education, work alongside field experts to gain on the job learning, and gain a national occupation credential.

An Overview of the Registered Apprenticeship Program

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Upcoming Events

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National Registered Apprenticeship Week

November 17-23, 2024

A nationwide celebration where employers, industry representatives, and various organizations host events to highlight the success of Registered Apprenticeship in building a highly skilled workforce to meet industry needs.

These events showcase how apprenticeships create pathways to good jobs and promote racial and gender equity.

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2024 MICHIGAN GOLF BUSINESESS CONFERENCE & VENDOR FAIR

December 2–4, 2024
Somerset Inn, Troy

The largest gathering of golf course operators, outing organizers, general managers and owners in Michigan!

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Race to Talent™ Event

December 4, 2024

Michigan Golf Business Conference
Somerset Inn, Troy

In partnership with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, federal labor and workforce development experts, MGCA is hosting a Race to Talent™ event.

Hear from existing golf courses and apprentices in the MGCA “Golf Course Maintenance Technician” Registered Apprenticeship.

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Race to Talent™ Event

Current & Potential Employers are Encourages to Attend!

This event celebrates golf courses, apprentices, and agronomy teams, recognizing their role in elevating talent and sustaining the industry!

The Race to Talent™ event will have key officials from:

U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Office of Apprenticeship
Southeast Michigan Works

Enhance Your Workforce Development

Earlier this year MGCA was awarded a State Apprenticeship Expansion 2023 Grant from the Michigan Department of LEO.

At the Race to Talent™, MGCA will be providing more details on what that can mean for your golf course!

Learn More About Golf Course Maintenance Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program

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Make Golf Your Career

“There has arguably never been a better time to get into the golf course management profession. There are opportunities at every level and this apprenticeship is just another example of that. We’re happy to work with the MGCA, MiGCSA and MTF to provide this new resource for our members and provide an additional avenue for individuals to get involved in the industry."