MICHIGAN EDUCATORS APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING ASSOCIATION

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MEATA

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
MEATA 2026 Spring Conference

Charting the Course: Apprenticeship and Education in Action.

We’re excited to welcome you to the MEATA 2026 Spring Conference at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island. Join educators, industry leaders, and apprenticeship professionals for three days of collaboration, learning, and forward-thinking discussion focused on apprenticeship and education in action.

The 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:

Tuesday, May 19th 10:00 am - Thursday, May 21st 12:00pm

WHERE:

Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island

COST:

Educators $350.00
Non Educators $400.00
MEATA Board Member $175.00

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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