The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity opened the first application cycle for the Going PRO Talent Fund program Oct. 9. Michigan employers can now apply for a share of $50 million in competitive training awards to enhance their workforce’s skills and capabilities.
The Going PRO Talent Fund aids businesses in acquiring and retaining the skilled workforce they require for growth and competitiveness. It offers awards for training and development to both current and newly hired employees. To date, the program has trained around 175,000 workers in Michigan and has addressed the needs of over 6,000 businesses.
The fund helps local businesses secure in-demand, high-skill talent needed to grow while giving local workers a clear path to high-wage careers that offer a better quality of life.
The application period for the first award cycle ends Friday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. and selected applicants will be announced in Dec. 2023. The second application cycle will open spring 2024.
Members with questions should contact their local Michigan Works! Service Center.