Michigan Works Berrien, Cass, Van Buren is now taking applications from employers for the next round of Going PRO Talent Fund grants.

The Going PRO Talent Fund offers grants to train employees, helping businesses across the state retain talent and improve the skills of staff. Michigan Works Business Solutions Manager Jenny Leich tells us the organization last year secured nearly $5 million in grants for 81 Southwest Michigan employers. In 2024, the team secured a total of $4.6 million for 69 employers.

The grants can support training in the classroom, on the jobsite, or online. It all varies depending on the industry.

“ We work with all sorts of types of employers, so from health care to manufacturing and even in hospitality,” Leich said.

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