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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.

Let's start the week off with some good news...Our first cohort in Ypsilanti spent last week building skills, making con...
10/12/2026

Let's start the week off with some good news...

Our first cohort in Ypsilanti spent last week building skills, making connections, and proving exactly why this work matters. Not only that, but every single one of them was picked up by Laborers Local 499!

They earned it, and now it's time to celebrate them. Through the sweat and grind comes a future, and now that future got a little brighter.

Michigan Laborers District Council LIUNA Training of Michigan

Fresh off their award at the Gala, Iafrate made sure to stop by to talk with our Ypsilanti Cohort as they continued cons...
10/07/2026

Fresh off their award at the Gala, Iafrate made sure to stop by to talk with our Ypsilanti Cohort as they continued construction in Detroit. We love having the incredible partners that consistently go above and beyond to encourage the next generation of skilled trades workers. Thank you!

Our Ypsilanti Cohort #1 is working hard, partnering with Urban Neighborhood Initiatives in Detroit to build a brighter ...
10/06/2026

Our Ypsilanti Cohort #1 is working hard, partnering with Urban Neighborhood Initiatives in Detroit to build a brighter future. More pics to come!

10/02/2026

Tonight, we join together with partners across the state of Michigan to celebrate workers and labor allies, complimented by gorgeous views, dinner and live entertainment.

We can't wait to see you there.

Say yah to da skilled trades, eh? We are so honored to have the Upper Peninsula Construction Council as a sponsor for th...
09/30/2026

Say yah to da skilled trades, eh?

We are so honored to have the Upper Peninsula Construction Council as a sponsor for this year's Workers Gala. A night filled with celebrating the best of skilled trades in Michigan would never feel whole without representation from the U.P.

It's almost time to celebrate the skilled trades at the Fourth Annual Workers Gala, an event that only exists because of...
09/30/2026

It's almost time to celebrate the skilled trades at the Fourth Annual Workers Gala, an event that only exists because of the consistent support from friends like Iron Workers Local 25

We are honored to have them back for another year and can't wait to showcase the amazing work that our partners and graduates have done in the past year.

Thank you for the support, and we will see you there!

We are a little over 48 hours away from this year's Workers Gala, and the event itself wouldn't be possible without fant...
09/30/2026

We are a little over 48 hours away from this year's Workers Gala, and the event itself wouldn't be possible without fantastic partners like Walbridge, who have been a part of the construction industry since 1916. Thanks for supporting the future of Michigan's skilled trades!

The future of Michigan's workforce is bright, and ready to be celebrated!We're proud to recognize IBEW Local 58, whose s...
09/30/2026

The future of Michigan's workforce is bright, and ready to be celebrated!

We're proud to recognize IBEW Local 58, 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.

We are continuing to recognize the fantastic sponsors of this year's Workers Gala with our friends and partners at LiUNA...
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!

Operating Engineers 324 has been a long time partner with Michigan WDI, and we are honored to have them as a sponsor for...
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!

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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