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
- Fact Sheet – Fiscal Year 2023
- Employer Going PRO Talent Fund FAQs – Fiscal Year 2023
- Going PRO Talent Fund Employer Guide – Fiscal Year 2023
- Going PRO Talent Fund Eligible-Ineligible Training Guidance – Fiscal Year 2023
- Employers’ Online Application Guide (2022)
- Sample Independent Application – Fiscal Year 2023
- Talent Fund Scoring and Incentives – Fiscal Year 2023
Employer Information Session (FY24 - Cycle 1)
Is your company eligible? Need help with application?
Your local 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 or contact Trevor Verrier for more information.
