Going PRO Applications Begin With Michigan Works!
Employers should discuss training needs with the local agency before attempting an application.
Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund employer guidance says businesses must contact a Michigan Works! Talent Fund key contact before applying. Agency staff assess training needs, discuss providers and determine whether the employer is eligible to apply.
The state explains that employers cannot access the online application until approved by a Michigan Works! agency. The fact-finding conversation is therefore part of the process, not a step to bypass.
For an employer, preparation means showing the skill gap and the proposed training response. A course catalog alone may not explain why the business needs the training or how it connects to employee development.
What readers can do next
Contact the appropriate Michigan Works! representative and confirm the current funding cycle. Prepare the occupation, number of intended trainees, skills needed and proposed timing. Ask which costs may qualify and when commitments can be made; do not assume training purchased in advance will be reimbursed.