On Apr. 14, 2025, MCH DoL reported that approximately $16 million in funding is available for Cycle 2 of the Going PRO Talent Fund for which employers may apply.
Employers have until May 2, 2025, to apply for funding to help train, develop and retain current and newly hired employees in high-demand and high-skill positions.
Since its inception in 2014, the Going PRO Talent Fund has provided training for more than 175,000 Michigan workers and supported over 7,100 Michigan businesses.
On Jun. 27, MCH DoL reported $17.8mn Going PRO talent fund grants.
MCH DoL reported 300 Michigan businesses will receive a combined $17.8mn from cycle 2 of the Going PRO Talent Fund (Talent Fund) to boost workforce development.
Cycle 2 of the Going PRO Talent Fund
Cycle 2 includes 365 awards granted to 356 employers; The Talent Fund will enable them to train nearly 10,000 Michiganders, 3,144 new hires, 6,823 existing employees.
Funding will also support 1,678 Registered Apprenticeships to grow the State’s skilled workforce, help Michigan navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing economy.
MCH LEG approved $54.8mn for Going PRO Talent Fund for the fiscal year 2025 budget
Allowing MCH DoL to continue to equip businesses with talent retention and training.
Oct. 2024 MCH DoL Going Pro Talent Fund Cycle 1 FY 2025
On Oct. 1, 2024, MCH DoL reported that approximately $50 million in funding is available for cycle 1 of Going PRO Talent Fund; applications are now open until Oct. 18.
MCH business may apply for funding to help them train and upskill their workforce.
Apr. 2025 MCH DoL Going PRO Talent Fund Cycle 2
On Apr. 14, 2025, MCH DoL reported that approximately $16 million in funding is available for Cycle 2 of the Going PRO Talent Fund for which employers may apply.
Employers have until May 2, 2025, to apply for funding to help train, develop and retain current and newly hired employees in high-demand and high-skill positions.
Since its inception in 2014, the Going PRO Talent Fund has provided training for more than 175,000 Michigan workers and supported over 7,100 Michigan businesses.
Regulators
MCH DoL
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
PR, 4/14/2025; PR, 10/1/2024; PR, 6/27/2024
Functions
Compliance; Financial; HR; Legal; Reporting; Training
