Going PRO Talent Fund

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Millions in Training Funds Available

Worker with blue hardhatObtain funding through this innovative program to train, develop and retain current and newly hired employees. Training must be short-term in nature and fill a demonstrated talent need. It also must lead to a credential for a skill that is transferable and recognized by industry.

Quick Facts

  • State of Michigan initiative with millions in training dollars available
  • Assists companies with a demonstrated talent need
  • Private or non-profit businesses eligible
  • Partners design real-time training models that adapt to changing employer needs
  • Short-term training that leads to a credentialed, industry-recognized skill
  • Employers actively participate in development of training and commit to retaining trainees

Learn how to connect with Oakland County Michigan Works! representatives and get the information you need to apply online for the Going Pro Talent Fund.

Learn more about the Going PRO in Michigan


Engage Us

Your local Oakland County 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.

Employers should contact their nearest service center.

Going PRO Talent Fund Coordinator
Denise Van Hee
dvanhee@troy.k12.mi.us

Oak Park
Sherry Kless
smkless@michiganworksoakpark.org

Pontiac
Nikki Pearson
Nikki.Pearson@goodwilldetroit.org

Southfield
Dawn Davis
ddavis@cityofsouthfield.com

Troy
Lori Spicer
lspicer@troy.k12.mi.us

Waterford
Joe Barczyk
jbarczyk@waterfordmiworks.org

Awards are subject to available funding. For more information: www.Michigan.Gov/TalentFund


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