Michigan Business Network

Chris Holman welcomes back Teri Sand, Business Services Manager, CAMW! Capital Area Michigan Works! Lansing serving Ingham Eaton and Clinton Counties Topic: Going PRO Talent Fund 1. What exactly is the Going PRO Talent Fund, and what’s the goal of it? State of MI legislature determines $ Competitive application…private sector…reimbursed Ers upskill workers, train new hires 2. What sorts of things can the Talent Fund pay for, either for employers or employees? Onsite training of FT new hires Classroom training of current workers or new hires; results in certificate of completion, certification, license or academic credit Eligible classroom training topics updated each year; not soft skills, continuing ed credits, conferences, or workshops Reimburse only for the cost of the training itself (NOT materials, equipment, travel, etc.) Max reimbursement is $2,000 per person; $3,500 USDOL RA 3. As the Business Services Manager for Capital Area Michigan Works!, what is the Business Services Team’s role in t