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$3.3M In Going PRO Grants Awarded To Regional Employers
Russ Survance
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:33:15 EST
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The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has awarded $3.3 million in Going PRO Talent Fund grants to 58 businesses in the Flint/Great Lakes Bay/Thumb region as part of a $25 million statewide investment. The funding will support training for 1,675 workers, including new hires and existing employees, in high-demand skilled occupations.
State officials say the grants help businesses strengthen their workforce while providing workers with industry-recognized credentials and higher wages. Since launching in 2014, the Going PRO Talent Fund has distributed more than $323 million to nearly 9,000 businesses, benefiting over 241,000 Michigan workers.
The grants are awarded in partnership with Michigan Works! agencies, with additional funding expected to be available in a second grant cycle opening in spring 2026.
