GPTF APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN
APPLY NOW – BEFORE OCTOBER 30 | 5 P.M. (EDT)
Going PRO Talent Fund
The Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) makes awards to employers to assist in 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. Training must lead to a credential for a skill that is transferable and recognized by the industry.
The SEMCA Michigan Works! Business Solutions team conducts fact-finding sessions with employers to assess their talent skill gaps, suitable training providers, and availability of federal funding sources. The Business Solutions staff can then determine whether GPTF awards would be appropriate. During the application period, Michigan Works! Agencies submit Talent Fund applications to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) on behalf of their partnering employer.
Interested employers should contact SEMCA early to allow ample time for the fact finding process to ensure applications are completed in time for review.
Program Details
Review the following resources for more information about the Going PRO Talent Fund.
- Program Overview
- SEMCA Michigan Works! GPTF Fact Sheet
- Employer Guide Fiscal Year 2026
- Employer Guide Fiscal Year 2025
- WBLOMS Employer Training Guide Fiscal Year 2025
- WBLOMS video tutorial: FY24 Independent Application
- WBLOMS video tutorial: Employer Sign in and Authorization Request
- FY 2024 Program Dashboard
Employer Information Session (FY26 - Cycle 1)
Employer Information Session Presentation (FY26–Cycle 1) DOWNLOAD PDF
Is your company eligible? Need help with application?
Your local SEMCA Michigan Works! Business Services Team works with you to determine if your company is eligible for funding and helps you with the application process, including access to the online application.
Have questions? Please use the form below to learn more.