REGION- Michigan Works! Region 7B will be hosting a free information session for employers who want to learn more about the Going PRO Talent Fund on April 18 from 1:30-3 p.m. Employers may choose to attend in-person at the Ogemaw County Service Center at 2389 S. M-76 in West Branch; or by Zoom.
The Going PRO Talent Fund (Talent Fund) makes awards to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees. Training funded by the Talent Fund must be short-term and fill a demonstrated talent need experienced by the employer. Training must lead to a credential for a skill that is transferable and recognized by industry.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity – Workforce Development awards funds to employers through Michigan Works! agencies. Michigan Works! Business Services staff conduct fact-finding sessions with employers to assess their talent skill gaps, suitable training providers, and availability of federal funding sources. Staff also assists with the application process.
This information session is free of charge and open to employers in Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Iosco, Ogemaw, and Roscommon counties. Come find out if a Going PRO Talent Fund application is right for your business.
Employers who would like to register for this information session should do so here: https://forms.gle/R7somo11QMkBq1wT8
You can also work out to the local Business Solutions Professional in your county to register or for more information. In Arenac or Clare County, please contact LeeAnne Comer at 989-846-2111 or 989-539-2173, or by email at lcomer@michworks4u.org; Gladwin County, Matt Lang, 989-426-8571, mlang@michworks4u.org; Iosco County, Clara Sherman, 989-362-6407, csherman@michworks4u.org; Ogemaw County, Penny Payea, 989-345-1090, ppayea@michworks4u.org; and Roscommon County, Brenda Bachelder, 989-366-8660, bbachelder@michworks4u.org.
