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Our Story. Your Next Chapter.

DRM International Learning Center: community-centered career training across Michigan.

Before DRM was a training school, it was a place to find encouragement and direction. We began mentoring students in 1998 and began healthcare training in 2002. More than 5,000 students have trained with us—a history built one student, one practical skill and one next step at a time.

Our roots include mentoring Mid-Michigan students and English language development for international students at Michigan State University. That work shaped our belief that opportunity grows when people have relevant skills, clear information and support.

Practical training for the life you are building

We serve recent graduates, parents exploring options with their children, working adults, career changers and college students preparing for patient-facing work. Our Lansing-based Michigan-licensed proprietary school connects with learners across Michigan through in-person, hybrid and selected virtual options. Hybrid programs still include required in-person learning; confirm your program’s campus, lab and clinical requirements.

Focused training can help you explore whether patient care, clinical procedures or construction work fits your interests before making a longer educational commitment. It can also prepare you for entry-level work and the next stage of your education. Training completion, certification, licensing and employment are separate steps.

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Support for Life While You Train

You bring the goal. Life brings work schedules, family responsibilities and everyday expenses. Start with practical resources that can help you plan your next step.

Childcare and family support

Need care while you attend class? Great Start to Quality helps Michigan families explore licensed childcare, preschool and afterschool options. Ask providers about hours, openings and payment assistance before choosing a schedule.

Transportation and everyday essentials

Build a plan for getting to required labs and clinical learning. Michigan 211 connects people with local transportation, food, housing and utility resources. Search by your area or dial 211 to ask what may be available.

Education and training funding

Explore our Tuition & Funding guide for payment plans and questions about scholarships or workforce assistance. Michigan Works! can help you explore career planning, job-search services and possible training assistance. Funding requires the provider's eligibility review and authorization.

Employment and your next credential

Students and alumni can ask DRM about resume updates, interview preparation and employer career links. Tell us the role you want and the skills you already have. Contact careers@drmilc.com or visit our Alumni page.

Support for employers and community organizations

Businesses, nonprofits and referral partners can explore workforce training with DRM. Share the skills your team or participants need, and ask about program requirements, schedules and the referral process. For partnership questions, email info@drmilc.com.

Room to explore your future

You do not need every answer before asking a question. Try our five-question Healthcare Career Explorer Questionnaire, compare programs or ask admissions for help choosing a starting point. College students can also explore patient-care experience for future health degrees.

Community resources are provided by independent organizations. Availability, eligibility and services vary. DRM does not guarantee assistance, employment or acceptance of experience hours by another school.

Our Mission

To help people build practical skills, confidence and a path forward through focused healthcare and construction training rooted in community, care and opportunity.

Our Vision

A Michigan where people at every stage of life can see a future for themselves, access meaningful career training and use their skills to strengthen their families, workplaces and communities.