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Accelerate Your Growth with the Michigan Going PRO Talent Fund and Thrive Talent Development

Boost your workforce and seize the opportunity to participate in the Michigan Going PRO Talent Fund grant program with a Thrive Talent Careers Membership. Streamline your access to the grant funds – up to $2,000 per eligible employee – and level up your team’s skills effortlessly.

Going PRO Program Details

Application Timeline:

Award recipients for the Fiscal Year 2025 Going PRO Talent Funds Cycle 1 were announced December 4, 2024. Applications for Employer-Led Collaboratives will open on Monday, March 24 and will remain open until funding has been exhausted. Applications for Cycle 2 of Fiscal Year 2025 Going PRO Talent Fund will open on Monday, April 14, 2024, and will close at 5PM (ET) on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Objective:

Address skill gaps, enhance training initiatives, and upskill your workforce.

Receive up to $2,000 per eligible employee in grant reimbursements.

Examples of Eligible Training Topics and Activities
  • ABS Welding
  • Advanced IT Networking
  • Air Pollution Control Systems
  • Alphacam
  • American Sign Language (ASL)*
  • Assembly Technician
  • AutoCAD
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician
  • Child Development Associates (CDA) certification
  • Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Operator
  • Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Programmer
  • Drill Press
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Engine Diagnostics
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)*
  • Financial Accounting
  • Foam Fabrication
  • Food Safety Modernization
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Human Resources, as defined*
  • Hydraulics
  • HVACR
  • Industrial Sewing
  • Information Technology Training/Certifications
  • Injection Molding
  • ISO 9000
  • Kinetix 6500 Troubleshooting
  • Lathe
  • Machine Guarding
  • Leadership or Management Training*
  • Machining (Mill, Lathe, Surface Grinder, etc.)
  • Mechanical Drive Systems
  • Medical Assistant
  • Metalcasting
  • Molding Technology
  • Online, as defined*
  • Painting Tech
  • Process Improvement, Risk and Quality Management Systems*
  • Project Management
  • Quality Engineering
  • Quality Software
  • RS Logix 5000
  • Radan Nesting and Bending
  • Robotic Operation PRO
  • Root-Cause Analysis
  • Safety Training*
  • Sales Acceleration*
  • Server Visualization
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Sterile Processing Technician
  • Thermal Imaging
  • Troubleshooting
  • Utility Technician
  • Welding
  • Wound Care Certification

Going PRO Program Details

Application Timeline:

Award recipients for the Fiscal Year 2025 Going PRO Talent Funds Cycle 1 were announced December 4, 2024. Applications for Employer-Led Collaboratives will open on Monday, March 24 and will remain open until funding has been exhausted. Applications for Cycle 2 of Fiscal Year 2025 Going PRO Talent Fund will open on Monday, April 14, 2024, and will close at 5PM (ET) on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Objective:

Address skill gaps, enhance training initiatives, and upskill your workforce.

Receive up to $2,000 per eligible employee in grant reimbursements.

Examples of Eligible Training Topics and Activities
  • Financial Accounting
  • Food Safety
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology Training
  • Leadership / Management Training
  • Process Improvement
  • Risk and Quality Management Systems
  • Project Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Safety Training
  • Sales Acceleration
  • Troubleshooting

Awards 2014-2025

  • Total Number of Awards: 8,170
  • Average Award Amount: $40,268
  • Average Grant Reimbursement Per Person: $1,532

Data is accurate as of January 31, 2025. Data is updated on a quarterly basis.

Size of Companies Receiving Going PRO
Talent Fund Awards 2014-2025
Pie chart of company sizes receiving awards.

Why Choose Thrive Talent Development for the Grant Program?

Efficient Access

Seamlessly apply for the grant program with a Thrive Talent Careers Membership.

Several Qualifying Programs and
Workshops

Leadership Development, Sales Acceleration, Project Management, Health & Safety.

Cost-effective Solution

Maximize the grant funds and our Going PRO discount to develop your key talent at ZERO cost to you.

Guidance & Support

Our experts are here to assist you every step of the way.

Contact us to unlock your team’s full potential with Thrive Talent Development by securing the Going PRO Talent Fund grants.
Let us guide you effortlessly through the application process, ensuring your success every step of the way!

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Don’t miss the chance to participate in the Michigan Going PRO Talent Fund grant program.

Empower your team, bridge skill gaps, and drive your business forward with a Thrive Talent Careers Membership.

Start the application process by watching this tutorial video.

Step-by-step instructions for completing a Fiscal Year 2024 Going PRO Talent Fund application in the Work-Based Learning Online Management System (WBLOMS)

To learn more about the Going PRO Talent Fund, please visit Michigan.gov/TalentFund