Eight Calhoun County businesses are receiving state funding to help train and retain employees.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced this week that more than 800 Michigan businesses will receive roughly $54,000, on average, to help train, develop and retain more than 28,000 current and newly hired employees courtesy of the Going PRO Talent Fund. Launched in 2014, more than 173,000 Michiganders have received job training through the initiative.
“Michigan’s economic strength depends on our ability to equip Michiganders with the skills they need to get good-paying, high-skill jobs in industries of the future,” Whitmer said in a press release. “The Going PRO Talent Fund proves our strong commitment to workforce development. By investing in training, we can meet current talent needs and help Michiganders learn the skills they need to earn more and provide for themselves and their families. Together, we have driven our unemployment rate to historic lows, seen strong job growth, and continue building the future of high-tech, high-growth industries.”
Calhoun County recipients of this latest round of Going PRO Talent funding include:
- Medilodge of Marshall: $17,500
- Colson Group: $315,963
- Caster Concepts: $19,091
- Ballinger Industries, LLC: $20,000
- Geislinger-Battle Creek: $14,085
- Rosler Metal Finishing – Battle Creek: $18,640
- TC Transcontinental, Battle Creek: $9,000
- Tenneco Marshall: $200,400
Funds will be used to finance training initiatives, empowering individuals with the skills required to secure employment in high-demand sectors.
“These funds represent more than dollars; they symbolize Michigan’s commitment to empowering individuals, building thriving communities, and positioning our state as a national leader in workforce development,” said Susan Corbin, director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. “With this latest group of grant awardees, we celebrate not just the present success of the Going PRO Talent Fund but the boundless potential it holds for our state’s economic landscape.”
Labor and Economic Opportunity awards are distributed from the Going PRO Talent Fund directly to employers, facilitated by Michigan Works! Agencies. Engaged employers take an active role in pinpointing their essential training needs and collaborate closely with their local MWAs and other partners to shape precise and strategic training plans.
For more information about the Going PRO Talent Fund, visit michigan.gov/talentfund.
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