Michigan WDI

Michigan WDI 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.

06/10/2026

"I got out of the military, out of active duty, and I was searching for any type of work...."

06/08/2026

☀️ The snow has melted, the weather is warm, the shorts are out of storage and the swimsuit is calling. Our mood is as bright as the sun! 🌊

To celebrate all this Vitamin D we get to soak up, WDI is bringing back three of our favorite success stories this week to make sure we can bring our own sun to any cloudy days.

Today we start with our biggest video, where Ricky Sakshaug tells us about all that WDI offered for him. You might need some sunscreen for the positive rays off this one!

06/04/2026

This week, Leah Torok and Willie Armstrong stepped into Operating Engineers 324 as Heavy Equipment Operators, building their futures and strengthening Michigan’s skilled trades pipeline.

We celebrated the right way: with Milwaukee Tool bags and a whole lot of support from the WDI family. Help us congratulate them as they begin their union careers and join the next generation of trades leaders.

💪 Our Jackson cohort keeps going strong! Providing accessibility and overcoming obstacles by adding ramps to locations i...
06/02/2026

💪 Our Jackson cohort keeps going strong!

Providing accessibility and overcoming obstacles by adding ramps to locations in the community. Let's give a round of applause to these fantastic folks! 👏 👏 👏

05/31/2026

Today was a special day at WDI as we said goodbye to Karen Knox, a Career Coach for our AWDW Team (Adult & Dislocated Workers).
Blaine Farr took the time to make sure we all knew how valuable she was to us. Enjoy your retirement, Karen!

05/28/2026

As the weekend draws near, we are taking it back to one of our favorite unboxing videos!

Our Jackson Cohort built a wheelchair ramp in Adrian, Michigan. Using their skills, providing accessibility, and leading...
05/26/2026

Our Jackson Cohort built a wheelchair ramp in Adrian, Michigan. Using their skills, providing accessibility, and leading the way to a trades-focused future... That's what's up!

United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties
Monroe/Lenawee Central Labor Council
Lenawee County Habitat For Humanity

05/20/2026

Michigan WDI is proud to be on Mackinac Island for the MEATA Spring Conference!

Honored to spend the week surrounded by the fellow educators, employers, and apprenticeship leaders who keep Michigan’s talent pipeline moving forward.



05/19/2026

Real talk: This right here is what we live for.
Rewarding folks for finding their passions, joining a union and starting their futures.
Kayden Moore started his journey with , and we are so honored to present him with a Milwaukee toolkit so that he can hit the ground running.

Address

419 S Washington Square, Ste 300
Lansing, MI
48933

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15173720784

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