Michigan Works has announced it’s offering a grant program to help southwest Michigan companies train employees. The popular Going Pro is coming back for another round of funding. Michigan Works has released the following:
Michigan Works! announced today that it’s Going Pro Season in southwest Michigan! Employers will once again be eligible for the popular Going Pro program, a competitive grant that provides funds to local companies for training, developing, and in some cases retaining employees.
The world of work is changing – new processes, faster technology, learning new equipment and machinery, and southwest Michigan businesses need to invest in their teams. This is the opportunity to access grant funding to help make sure your team comes out on top. Whether it’s building the skills of your workforce, improving your culture, or retaining your people, Michigan Works! wants to help your team win.
“This is a great opportunity for employers in many different sectors,” said Paul Brohman, Business Account Manager at Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren. “This funding has helped manufacturers, wineries, healthcare providers, breweries, gyms, coffee shops, and many other industries. Our team will help you through every step of the process. If you’re eligible, we will work closely with you to complete your application and determine trainings that would fit your needs. If you’re on the fence about it, reach out and we can talk about your training and hiring plans for 2022. If Going Pro is not a fit for you, we provide many other services that can help your company grow.”
Going Pro allows employers to apply for funds to train new and existing employees. The types of training programs eligible for funding include classroom training, which prepares individuals with the skill set required to meet the employer’s needs and diversify the skill sets of current employees. Employers can also receive onsite job training reimbursement for wages paid while training a new or existing employee on a new process. Apprenticeships are also supported through Going Pro funds.
This past year, 56 companies in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties were awarded funds to hire and train 1,725 employees. There were eight different sectors to receive the funding. Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren was awarded a total of $1.97 million funds. The average amount of money awarded to regional employers was $35,178.
If you want to submit an application for Going Pro funds, contact Paul Brohman at (269) 281-1823 or BrohmanP@miworks.org. The application period runs from September 20 to October 15. For more information about Going Pro, visit http://www.miworks.org/training-funds.
