Congratulations to the businesses in the greater Ann Arbor region for being awarded grants from the Going PRO Talent Fund. Michigan Works! Southeast has facilitated the acquisition of $1,846,223.75, which will serve to train and develop the workforce in Southeast Michigan.
The Going PRO Talent Fund is dedicated to assisting employers in providing short-term, skill-specific training that addresses immediate talent needs, leading to industry-recognized credentials. Through collaboration with Michigan Works! agencies, businesses have navigated the application process successfully, demonstrating their commitment to workforce development.
The eligibility for this program spans permanent, full-time employees who are 18 years or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S. Training programs sanctioned by the fund include both classroom and on-the-job training, as well as apprenticeships, with financial caps per participant to ensure broad accessibility.
Employers receiving these grants have made significant contributions, either through direct financial support or in-kind services, to ensure the training’s success. They also leverage the Pure Michigan Talent Connect for their hiring needs, aligning with the state’s talent attraction and retention efforts.
This round of funding has been awarded to a diverse array of companies across Washtenaw and Livingston counties, including:
- A.F. Smith Electric, Inc.
- A & N Electric Inc
- Ashcott Electrical
- AUTOKINITON
- Automation Controls
- Brentwood Electric
- CEI Materials, LLC
- Child Care Network (Ann Arbor)
- Creative Automation Inc.
- Galaxy Brain and Therapy Center
- Harper Electric
- Hopp Electric
- Huron Valley Electric
- JMA Consultation
- k Space Associates, Inc.
- Kyocera Unimerco Tooling, Inc.
- Lafontaine Buick GMC of Ann Arbor
- Medilodge of Howell
- Medilodge of Livingston
- Mission Point of Superior Woods
- MS Ultrasonic Technology, LLC – Howell
- Optiflow Inc
- Precision Stamping Co.
- Shaw Electric
- Superior Electric Tri County, LLC
- TG Fluid Systems
- Timber Creek Counseling
- Turner Electric
The awarded funds will empower them to enhance their operations, invest in their people, and sustain the economic vitality of the region.
Once again, congratulations to each company on securing the Going PRO Talent Fund grants, a significant stride towards securing a robust and skilled workforce for the future.
