MICHIGAN EDUCATORS APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING ASSOCIATION

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Our History

Since its founding, MEATA has been a vocal advocate for the expanded use of work-based learning as the most effective and least costly means of transferring generational knowledge from older to younger workers while supplementing that knowledge with the latest academic discoveries and advances.

The organization is probably best known for its annual Spring Apprenticeship Conference. At this event, apprenticeship and work-based training representatives from across the state of Michigan are provided unique opportunities to network, collaborate, learn and grow.



Join Us For The
2025  MEATA
Fall Unconference

We’re excited to welcome you to the one-day MEATA 2025 Fall Unconference at Delta College’s Downtown Midland Center—a unique gathering of professionals and organizations dedicated to strengthening Michigan’s workforce through apprenticeship programs and innovative training solutions.

Unlike a traditional conference, this unconference puts the focus on collaboration and participant-driven discussions. Together, we’ll share ideas, tackle challenges, and co-create innovative approaches to workforce development.

This year’s event will include:

  • Dynamic discussions shaped by participants
  • Interactive sessions to spark real collaboration
  • Opportunities to build lasting connections with peers and partners
We look forward to connecting with you!

Learn More & Register

WHEN:

Thursday, November 6, 2025

WHERE:

419 E. Ellsworth St. Midland, MI

COST:

No fee to attend

Upcoming MEATA Events 

Fall
2025

MEATA Fall Conference

November 6, 2025
Delta College's Downtown Midland Center

Spring
2026

MEATA Spring Conference

May 19-21, 2026
Mission Point Resort

2024 MEATA Conference

2025 MEATA Spring Conference Recap

The Michigan Apprenticeship and Training Association (MEATA) hosted its 2025 Spring Conference from May 20–22 at the Blue Water Convention Center in Port Huron, Michigan. The two-day event brought together workforce professionals and organizations driving Michigan’s talent development through apprenticeship programs and innovative training solutions.

Attendees experienced a packed agenda of engaging presentations, interactive workshops, and hands-on facility tours, offering practical insights and actionable strategies for workforce development. Highlights included expert panels on apprenticeship expansion, roundtable discussions on emerging workforce trends, and networking sessions that fostered collaboration across industries.

Participants also had the opportunity to earn SCECHs, supporting their continued professional development. The conference reinforced MEATA’s commitment to advancing Michigan’s talent pipeline and strengthening connections among workforce leaders across the state.

A special thank you to St. Clair County Community College, the staff in SC4's Challenger center, and Great Lakes Bay Water Authority for providing transportation, hosting pre-conference activites!

Registered Apprenticeship in Michigan

Michigan leads in construction and manufacturing occupations there are also over 1,000 health care/social assistance apprentices. Visit https://milmi.org/datasearch/Apprenticeship for more information.

1,107

Active Apprenticeship
Programs

18,379

Registered Apprentices

CONTACT MEATA

For more information or to get in touch with MEATA, please contact us:

  • Email:
  • info@meata.com

  • Address:
  • MEATA
  • 1961 Delta Road
  • University Center, MI 48326

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