2018 Going PRO Talent Fund Information Sessions Scheduled for Northwest Michigan
A popular employee training fund in Michigan has a new name but will still offer $30 million dollars businesses can use to train their workforce. The Going PRO Talent Fund (formerly the Skilled Trades Training Fund or STTF) began in 2013 to provide funds to companies for short-term, in-demand training and is not limited to “skilled trade” occupations. Training has included welding, CNC operator, CNC programmer, robotics, IT training, electronic health records, and on-the-job training for individuals to be hired.
The application period for Talent Fund grants is expected to begin in mid-September. Prior to the start of the application period, Northwest Michigan Works! is holding Employer Information Sessions to help businesses learn about the Going PRO Talent Fund. Companies will also learn how to create a solid, competitive proposal, as well as the services and assistance available through Northwest Michigan Works! throughout the Talent Fund process.
The dates and locations for the 2018 Employer Information Sessions are:
August 15 Petoskey 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. North Central Michigan College
Main Administration Building
1515 Howard Street
August 22 Benzonia 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. BACN
2804 Benzie Hwy.
August 23 Cadillac 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Wexford-Missaukee
Career Tech Center
9901 East 13th Street
August 23 Manistee 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Northwest Michigan Works!
1660 US-31
September 6 Kalkaska 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Kalkaska County Library
247 S. Cedar St.
September 6 Traverse City 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Northwest Michigan Works!
1209 South Garfield
Conference Room
Businesses planning to attend one of the information sessions should RSVP to: business-services@networksnorthwest.org or 231-922-6920. Please indicate the location of the information session you would like to attend. Businesses unable to attend one of the sessions can contact a Northwest Michigan Works! Business Liaison for more information.
The Networks Northwest team did a great job to help the City of Charlevoix and Charlevoix Township collaborate in addressing housing challenges in our community. They facilitated dialogue with Planning Commissioners, community stakeholders, and municipal officials to develop a plan for cohesive zoning in areas of growth for our two governments. Further, they were able to pinpoint the challenges in each unit and propose changes that would be beneficial all around. Together, we believe we'll be better prepared for housing developments and job growth in our region. We look forward to working with them on future projects!
- Mark Haydlauff, City Manager, Charlevoix