GAYLORD — Three Northern Michigan employers — Weinkauf Plumbing & Heating, Alcona Health Center and the Center for Competency Development — were honored Nov. 4 for their leadership in training workers through Registered Apprenticeship Programs.

The recognition took place at the Otsego County Library following a panel discussion aimed at encouraging more area businesses to grow their own talent through apprenticeships.

The event was part of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s “Race to Talent with Registered Apprenticeship Michigan” initiative, hosted locally by Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium.

“It was an honor to host some incredible people in our region who are making great strides in the apprenticeship world,” said Jessica Topp, CEO of Michigan Works! North

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