Continuing Education for Social Workers

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This two-day workshop uses a skill-based curriculum developed by Father Flanagan's Boys Home to help home-based practitioners learn to build relationships and teach skills to families to prevent out-of-home placement of children. For more information click here.



Focus on Professional Needs

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2010 NMU Labor Education Conference

"Improving Communication Through Technology" is the theme for the up coming Labor Ed conference scheduled for January 22 and 23, on the campus of NMU. See how technology is playing a role in today's labor movement.

For conference details contact Shana Alderton 517-487-5081, sharvala@chartermi.net

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Appraisal Education Program

NMU offers a full range of residential and non-residential appraisal courses. In addition to licensure classes, NMU has continuing education courses around the state. Northern’s goal, with the help of the Michigan Association of Real Estate Appraisers, is to continue to provide appraisers with quality educational opportunities that are convenient and affordable. Full details

Off-Campus Courses for Educators

Graduate and undergraduate courses are offered on campus, online and in local communities to meet a variety of needs. Graduate-level courses for teachers continuing certification are offered at locations throughout the Upper Peninsula in partnership with Intermediate School Districts.

Course listing


School Bus Driver Safety

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Training Schedule


Fall 2009
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Northern Center for Lifelong Learning promotes and provides lifelong learning through a variety of opportunities. It is affiliated with Northern Michigan University and the Elderhostel Institutes Network for Lifelong Learning Institutes. To learn more visit NCLL website


Workforce Development
    Trades steel worker Northern Michigan University works with regional companies, entrepreneurs, schools and agencies to meet the current and future workforce needs of the Upper Peninsula. Learn More.