Going PRO Talent Fund 2026
The application period for Cycle 1 of Fiscal Year 2026 Going PRO Talent Fund opened on October 14 and will close at 5 p.m. EDT on Thursday, October 30.
The Going PRO Talent Fund (Talent Fund) 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 industry.
Businesses interested in learning more or applying for funding should contact their Northwest Michigan Works! Business Services representative.
To learn more about the Going PRO Talent Fund, visit Michigan.gov/TalentFund.
Click on the links below for Supporting Documents and Videos that provide more detailed information about the Going PRO Talent Fund program.
Supporting Documents
Going PRO Talent Fund_Fact Sheet
FY26 Going PRO Talent Fund Employer Guide
FY26 WBLOMS Independent Employer Training Guide
Videos
Going PRO Talent Fund FY26 Info Session
Going PRO Talent Fund FY25C2 Info Session
Going PRO Talent Fund FY25C1 Info Session 2
WBLOMS video tutorial: Employer Sign in and Authorization Request
WBLOMS video tutorial: FY24 Independent Application
If you have any questions, please contact your Northwest Michigan Works! Business Services representative or email business-services@networksnorthwest.org
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