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.

07/30/2026

Whether used on the job site or around the house, Michigan WDI is proud to have paired with Milwaukee Tool to support our graduates as they start their union careers.

This bag is another way to show they've earned their success, and we are honored to have played any role in it. WDI graduates keep showing up and showing off!

We've been busy! 5 new Milwaukee toolkits have been given out to graduates starting their skilled trades careers, and we...
07/28/2026

We've been busy! 5 new Milwaukee toolkits have been given out to graduates starting their skilled trades careers, and we could not be more excited for them.

Reaction videos will be coming over the next few weeks!

07/25/2026

We are taking a look back to Michigan Construction Career Days at OE324, where students from across the state got to try their hands with our model front loaders!

07/22/2026

It's Unboxing Day!

We are halfway through the week and nothing makes us feel better than showcasing the success of our students as they start their career at OE324.

Congrats, Craig!

It’s Monday, and we’re already moving! Michigan WDI is kicking off the week with good energy, good people, and the work ...
07/20/2026

It’s Monday, and we’re already moving! Michigan WDI is kicking off the week with good energy, good people, and the work that builds Michigan’s future.

07/15/2026

It's Unboxing time!
Another union job = another free Milwaukee tool kit with all the fixings.
We love these moments. Congratulations to Devin Edwards and the start of his career at OE324!

07/13/2026

Jackson's latest Access for All® class graduated with all the high marks!

From getting their hands dirty with multiple city projects to mastering OSHA 30, we at WDI were honored to watch them take on challenges and prove their worth. The future looks bright!

Graduation photo for Jackson Cohort 12. Video coming soon!
07/10/2026

Graduation photo for Jackson Cohort 12. Video coming soon!

Hard at work on a big project. More to come!
07/07/2026

Hard at work on a big project. More to come!

“It’s really well-disciplined, and you come out ahead at the very end,” Brown said. You get to learn some trades and new...
07/06/2026

“It’s really well-disciplined, and you come out ahead at the very end,” Brown said. You get to learn some trades and new skills, and it kind of leads the way for an opening door if you want to become in the trades.”

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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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