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Published: November, 2010

Michigan is home to two of the nation's fastest-growing tech companies, as determined by CNN Money magazine. Rofin-Sinar Technologies, located in Plymouth, MI, manufactures microlasers to cut and shape surgical instruments, while Farmington Hills-based Covansys provides specialized business services with industry-specific goals. The IT industry is expected to grow nationwide and locally in Michigan, where Salary.com reports that computer hardware engineers in Detroit earn entry-level wages at $59,100 on average.

Auto makers, chemical companies, and manufacturers make up much of Michigan's big business. Among the Fortune 500 companies in the state:
  • General Motors
  • Ford Motor
  • Dow Chemical
  • Whirlpool

Workers in the manufacturing industry can choose to combine their existing skills with management career training, possibly leading to an MBA. Assembly supervisors earn $66,400 on average, while manufacturing managers in Detroit earn about $114,300. While no MBA program can guarantee a salary or career, education is a critical component of a management resume.

The state's workforce of 4.7 million is primarily employed in the trade, transportation, and utilities industry, although manufacturing and government work play a large part in Michigan's employment picture. In May 2007, Michigan's statewide unemployment rate was higher than the national average, meaning that job opportunities may be more difficult to find for workers without career training.

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Schools in Michigan: Degree, Coursework, & Certificate Programs

Sanford-Brown College

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Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College.

Campus Locations:
  • Grand Rapids
Programs:
  • Medical Assistant
  • Cardiovascular Sonography
Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
Dorsey Schools

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Dorsey Schools are postsecondary institutions that provide short term comprehensive training that has prepared students for promising career opportunities in the healthcare, business, legal and computer fields.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at be http://www.dorsey.edu/pdf/Consumer-Information.pdf.

Campus Locations:
  • Farmington
  • Wayne
  • Saginaw
  • Pontiac
  • Roseville
  • Southgate
Programs:
  • Legal Secretary
  • HVAC Systems Technician
Everest Institute

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Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Detroit
  • Grand Rapids
  • Dearborn
  • Kalamazoo
  • Southfield
Programs:
  • Electronics Computer Technology (Diploma)
  • Patient Care Technician (Diploma)
Kaplan Career Institute

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Give yourself a competitive edge with a degree from ICM School of Business & Medical Careers.

Campus Locations:
  • Detroit
Programs:
  • Diploma: Pharmacy Technician
  • Diploma: Medical Office Specialist
The Art Institutes

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The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Campus Locations:
  • Chicago
  • Troy
  • Milwaukee
  • Schaumburg
  • Tinley Park
  • Novi
Programs:
  • Media Arts & Animation (BA)
  • Digital Design (D)
Globe University

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At Globe University we prepare students for exciting careers in high-value fields. 

Campus Locations:
  • Green Bay
  • Appleton
Programs:
  • AAS-Management Accounting
  • BS-Business Management: Hospitality Management emphasis
Brown Mackie College

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Grow, evolve, become at Brown Mackie College family of schools

Campus Locations:
  • Michigan City
  • Fort Wayne
  • South Bend
Programs:
  • Diploma in Practical Nursing
  • Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant
ITT Technical Institute

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Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!

Campus Locations:
  • Canton
  • Troy
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
National College

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Train for an exciting new career at National College.

Campus Locations:
  • South Bend
Programs:
  • Diploma - Pharmacy Technician
  • Diploma - Accounting Office Assistant