Over $27M in Training Funds Available to Michigan Employers; Application Deadline Approaches
The popular Michigan employee training fund, previously known as the Skilled Trades Training Fund, has gotten a new name this year but will still be offering over $27 million in training funds that employers can use to train their workforce. The newly named ‘Going PRO 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.
Since the program’s inception, Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium has helped secure over $1.1 million in funding for 40 different employers in its 8-county region, which allowed for over 1,000 workers to receive training.
If you are interested in taking advantage of this grant, be sure to attend one of the information sessions or contact hoffmeyerc@nemcworks.org. Any private business or non-profit group can apply. The dates and locations for the northeast Michigan Employer Information Sessions are:
August 22 Gaylord 1pm – 3pm Gaylord Michigan Works!, 2927 D&M Drive
August 24 Grayling 1pm – 3pm Grayling Michigan Works!, 4595 Salling Dr.
August 28 Cheboygan 9am – 11am Cheboygan Michigan Works!, 11153 N Straits Hwy
August 29 Alpena 9am – 11am Alpena Michigan Works!, 315 W Chisholm
August 30 Onaway 1pm – 3pm Onaway Michigan Works!, 20709 State St.
Sept 5 Gaylord 9am – 11am Gaylord Michigan Works!, 2927 D&M Drive
Sept 5 Grayling 1pm – 3pm Grayling Michigan Works!, 4595 Salling Dr.
Sept 6 Alpena 1pm – 3pm Alpena Michigan Works!, 315 W Chisholm
Businesses planning to attend one of the information sessions should RSVP to Collin Hoffmeyer at hoffmeyerc@nemcworks.org or by calling 989-733-8548 x2324.
Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium is the region’ local workforce development partner serving thousands of job seekers and businesses every year. Learn more about their services at DiscoverNortheastMichigan.org.
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