TRAINING FUNDS
We understand the complex issues that are affecting your business. Our Business Solutions Managers are ready to help you tackle your workforce issues by connecting you to resources that will address your talent needs, including training funds to train and retain.
Going PRO Talent Fund:
Going PRO is a competitive funding source that provides a solution to skill shortages throughout the State of Michigan. Our Business Team helps local employers navigate the process of applying for these funds and helps develop a plan based on needed skills in the industry. Our team can help your company apply during the next application period. Reach out to our business team to learn more.
GET READY TO GO PRO
39 Companies in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren (BCVB) counties were awarded funds to hire & train 1,720 employees. We helped five different sectors secure funding. Michigan Works! BCVB was awarded a total amount of $2.9 Million.
1,720
EMPLOYEES
SIX
SECTORS
$2.9M
AWARDED
1087 Incumbent Workers
514 New hires
119 Apprentices
Agribusiness
Construction
Education
Healthcare
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Largest Amount $328,050
Average
$74,984
Smallest
$4,625
WHY GO PRO?
BUILD A SKILLED WORKFORCE
Investing in your team through training helps improve quality, reduces the need for overtime, and creates a more adaptable workforce.
IMPROVE CULTURE & RETAIN YOUR PEOPLE
Training helps improve employee engagement, resulting in increased productivity. According to Gallup, engaged teams experience up to 31% less turnover.
If you need assistance recruiting your team, expanding your business, or training your team, contact one of our Business Solutions Managers below for a needs assessment.
Berrien
County
Michael Mompremier
mompremierm@miworks.org
Cell: (269) 757-3967
Office: (269) 927-1064 ext. 1166
Van Buren & Cass
County
Jenni Leich
leichj@miworks.org
Cell: (269) 200-4346
Office: (269) 927-1064, ext. 1636
Hospitality and Small Business
Paul Panicucci
Cell: (970) 485-2942
Office: (269) 927-1064 ext. 1820