Registered Apprenticeship Program

Golf Course Maintenance Technician Program

The Michigan Golf Course Association, in coordination with the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity and U.S. Department of Labor, are proud to promote our Golf Course Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Program.

The MGCA established the Registered Apprenticeship Golf Course Maintenance Technician Program in 2022. The innovative program enables Registered Apprentices to further their agronomy education, work alongside field experts to gain on-the-job learning, and gain a national credential.

The program is a proven talent pipeline solution to support Michigan's $4 billion golf industry that includes nearly 800 golf courses and 60,000 workers.

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$747,390 Grant Program for Michigan Golf Courses

In 2023, the MGCA was awarded a $747,390 State Apprenticeship Expansion Grant by Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to expand the Golf Course Maintenance Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program.

Find out how your golf course may be eligible to receive grant money for signing on as Registered Apprenticeship Employer.

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An Overview of the Registered Apprenticeship Program

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Sign Up as an Employer in six easy steps!

Learn more about the consulation phase below and get started today!

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Develop Your Talent Pipeline–Get Started Today!

Contact us for more information on Registered Apprenticeship.

Jada Paisley, CMP
Executive Director, MGCA
jpaisley@michigangca.org
c: 517-285-4195 

Upcoming Events

Get involved and network with your peers!

National Registered Apprenticeship Week

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

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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!

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."

Welcome Apprentices!

The Emerald Golf Course's Registered Apprentices

Mitch Sayers & Bill Walters

GULL LAKE VIEW EAST/WEST

The Emerald Golf Course's Registered Apprentices

Troy Looney With His Apprentices

THE EMERALD GOLF COURSE

Ridge Hahn & Rusty Smascz

THE HIGHLANDS AT HARBOR SPRINGS

Welcome Golf Courses!

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Michigan Golf Course Association 
411 Lake Lansing Rd, Building A
Suite 110
East Lansing, MI 48823

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P: 517-482-4312
F: 517-267-8984

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