Going PRO Talent Fund

April 15, 2025

Deadline: Cycle 2 applications are due 5 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, May 2, 2025. Applications for “Employer-Led Collaboratives” are open until funding has been exhausted.    

Eligible Applicants:  Employers to assist in training, developing, and retaining current and newly hired employees

Fuel Type:  Not specified

Agency:  Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)

Description:  Training funded by the Talent Fund must be short-term, fill a demonstrated talent need experienced by the employer, and lead to a credential for a transferable skill that is recognized by the industry. 

Eligible Projects:  Michigan Works! Agencies (MWA) staff conduct fact-finding sessions with employers to assess their talent skill gaps, suitable training providers, and availability of federal funding sources.

More Information:  Labor and Economic Opportunity