Going PRO Talent Fund

Funding for Training & Development

Applications Open Through May 2nd

The Going PRO Talent Fund awards funds to employers for 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. It must also lead to a credential for a skill that is transferable and recognized by industry.

Classroom or customized training
On-the-job training for new employees
Apprenticeships for first-year US Department of Labor (USDOL) Registered Apprentices

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Key Dates:

Applications for the Employer-Led Collaboratives opened Monday, March 24, 2025, and will remain open until funding has been exhausted.
Applications for Cycle 2 of Fiscal Year 2025 Going PRO Talent Fund open Monday, April 14, 2025, and will close at 5 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2025.

How it works: The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) will reimburse employers – through awards facilitated by Michigan Works! Associations across the state – between $2,000 and $3,500 per individual (depending on employment type) to assist employers in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees.

Training funded by the Talent Fund must fill a demonstrated talent need experienced by the employer and lead to a credential for a skill that is transferable and recognized by industry.

Contact your local Michigan Works! to apply now.

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SBAM Discounts for ASE and Davenport IPEX

Both American Society of Employers (ASE) and Davenport IPEx offer Going Pro eligible classes.

SBAM Premium, VIP and Elite level members receive discounts.

American Society of Employers

ASE is an eligible private training provider that offers training in the areas of leadership and management that meet Going PRO funding requirements.

Some of ASE’s supervisor and leadership development courses that can potentially be included in your Going PRO Talent Fund application are:

Principles and Practices of Supervision I & II
Supervisory Skills 101 and 102
Conflict Prevention and Resolution Skills
Dealing with Difficult Behavior
Delegating for Results
Giving and Receiving Feedback
Leadership Essentials
Project Management Basics
Supervise with Success

Classes are offered virtually and in-person at their Troy, Muskegon,Grand Rapids and Novi locations. Click through below for details and to enroll.

Questions?
Roseatta Stoops
Sr. Manager, Training & Development
248-223-8041
rstoops@aseonline.org

ASE Going Pro

Davenport IPEx

Train with Davenport University, a Michigan Works authorized training partner. Contact Davenport University’s Institute for Professional Excellence (IPEx), or fill out the form on their website, to get further details on the Michigan Works Going Pro Talent Fund program.

Certificate programs:

Data Analytics for Managers
Certificate of Project Management
Certificate of Management
The SLII Experience (Situational Leadership)
Operations and Supply Chain Management Certificate
Leader of Leaders
Leading People Through Change

Industry certification courses:

Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam Prep
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certification Exam Prep
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certification Exam Prep
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Program
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Program

Questions?

Davenport IPEx
616.233.2599

ipex@davenport.edu

IPEx Going Pro