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Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF)

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Overview

Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF)

Status: Active

Program Type: Competitive grant program for employer workforce training

Geographic Scope: Michigan

Overview:
Offered by the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity, this competitive grant program provides funding to help employers train and retain employees. Mid Michigan College is an approved Going PRO Training Partner.

Funding Purpose:

  • Train and retain current employees

  • Build skills of new hires

  • Customized, short-term training tailored to business needs and employee skill levels

    • Training Focus Areas:

  • Advanced manufacturing and robotics

  • Healthcare innovations

  • Digital tools

  • Leadership development

  • Other specialized technical and professional skills

    • Track Record:

  • Mid has trained 2,100+ employees from 30+ employers across 75+ different training topics using Going PRO funds

    • Support Available:

  • Michigan Works! business services specialists partner with employers to craft strong applications

  • Mid Michigan College provides guidance through the entire process

  • Training plan development and customization

    • Contact:

  • Tim Booms, Workforce and Economic Solutions Developer

  • Phone: (989) 386-6624

  • Email: tbooms3@midmich.edu

    • Additional Information:

  • Learn more at michigan.gov/talentfund

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Contact Mid Michigan College to begin Going PRO process
    2. Work with Michigan Works! business services specialists to develop strong application
    3. Collaborate on customized training plan for workforce needs
    4. Submit competitive grant application
    5. If approved, implement customized training program

    Support Provided:

  • Application assistance from Michigan Works! specialists

  • Guidance through entire process

  • Training plan development

  • Training delivery and implementation

    • Contact:

  • Tim Booms, Workforce and Economic Solutions Developer

  • Phone: (989) 386-6624

  • Email: tbooms3@midmich.edu

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    What Mid Michigan College Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    1
    Total given
    $187K
    Median grant
    $187K
    • By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Harrison, MI.

    Example grants

    • Mid Michigan College · Harrison, MI

      Scholarships, athletics, and misc grants

      $187K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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