Business and entrepreneurship are dynamic fields offering various career opportunities. Whether you aspire to manage a multinational corporation or launch your own startup, there are numerous pathways to success. This guide provides an overview of potential careers, necessary skills, and local education and training programs in Wayne County, Michigan, to help you get started.

1. Business Management: Overseeing operations, managing teams, and ensuring business goals are met.

2. Marketing: Developing strategies to promote products and services, market research, and brand management.

3. Finance: Managing financial accounts, investments, and strategic planning for organizations.

4. Entrepreneurship: Starting and running your own business, including idea development, funding, and growth management.

5. Human Resources: Managing employee relations, recruitment, and organizational development.

6. Sales: Building customer relationships and driving revenue through effective sales strategies.

7. Consulting: Providing expert advice to improve business performance across various industries.

• Leadership: Ability to guide and inspire teams.

• Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication.

• Problem-Solving: Critical thinking to address challenges and opportunities.

• Financial Literacy: Understanding financial principles and management.

• Innovation: Creative thinking to develop new ideas and solutions.

• Networking: Building professional relationships and connections.

• Projected Employment
• Typical Wages
• Education, Certifications, Licensure & Apprenticeships
• Activities, Knowledge, Abilities & Skills
• Related Occupations

The following courses can all be great foundations for a future career in Business:

• Psychology
• AP Psychology
• Statistics
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Personal Finance
• Business Law
• Computer Science
• Sociology
• Accounting
• Business

Students under age 17 can research programs, volunteer, tour postsecondary schools, and participate in Career Technical Education Programs while attending high school.

CTE (Career Technical Education programs) offered in many school districts

• Check out this resource for more information

• Paid work experience (Youth Programs for Outer Wayne County Residents)

• Detroit at Work program (Youth Programs for City of Detroit Residents)

• Volunteering

FAFSA Code: 009230

FAFSA Code: 002326

FAFSA Code: 002270

FAFSA Code: 002259

FAFSA Code: 002290

• Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

• Offers consulting, training, and resources for entrepreneurs.

• SBDC Michigan

• SCORE Detroit

• Provides free mentoring and workshops for small business owners.

• SCORE Detroit

• Obtain FSA ID
• Complete the FAFSA Form
• Add the FAFSA school code

Most colleges have major & department specific scholarships. Check the financial aid department's website at the college(s) you are considering attending for these types of scholarships.

• Scholarships.com

• FastWeb

• UAspire Financial Aid Resources

This document includes just a sample of programs available in the Metro-Detroit area. Remember to check websites for program offerings. Your school’s career exploration tools will also highlight a variety of related careers and education and training institutions.

References: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook

Note: Inclusion of a program in our database does not indicate an endorsement by Wayne RESA. The database is for informational purposes only.

Department of Workforce Development, CTE, Adult Ed and Career Counseling