LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity today announced applications are now open for Fiscal Year 2026 Cycle 1 of the Going PRO Talent Fund, a statewide grant program that strengthens Michigan’s economy by closing critical skill gaps and building a more competitive workforce. Michigan businesses have until October 30 to apply
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has launched a new initiative to award college credit to residents who complete building trades Registered Apprenticeship programs. LEO, the state’s skilled trades unions, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) will work together to
LANSING— The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has received a $1.5 million grant from Ballmer Group to create the Community Transition Playbook. Spearheaded by the Community & Worker Economic Transition Office, the playbook will engage local stakeholders to create a comprehensive resource that empowers communities, workers and employers with the resources they need to proactively prepare for, benefit
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Community & Worker Economic Transition Office announced a public-private partnership designed to create and retain good-paying jobs, support Michigan manufacturers and strengthen the state’s position as a global leader in the energy supply chain at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference. DTE Energy and Consumers
LANSING - Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II announced funding commitments of up to $107 million from the State of Michigan to support infrastructure workforce development initiatives through the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Building Michigan’s Infrastructure Workforce (BMIW) program. The BMIW program recently released the Michigan Statewide Infrastructure Workforce Plan – developed by
HOWELL — Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) released the Michigan Statewide Infrastructure Workforce Plan, a framework for creating and enhancing job opportunities and training programs to meet Michigan's critical infrastructure needs. Michigan is undergoing an unprecedented infrastructure transformation, with more than $16.7 billion in federal
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s (LEO) Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) is advancing efforts to extend broadband coverage to every home, business and community anchor institution across Michigan with the announcement of the preliminary results of the first project application period for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced that approximately $16 million in funding is available for cycle 2 of the Going PRO Talent Fund. Michigan employers have until May 2, to apply for funding to help train, develop and retain current and newly hired employees in high-demand, high-skill positions. Since
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s MiSTEM Network launched the latest round of funding in their partnership to support preK-8 STEM education. Approximately $2 million of strategic investments will expand hands-on learning, introduce young students to high-demand industries, and create more opportunities for career exploration
LANSING — To help Michiganders without a high school diploma, the state awarded $8.7 million to educators. With this funding, they will introduce new programs that boost enrollment, improve retention, and support completion in adult education. 1. Governor Whitmer on Expanding Workforce Opportunities “Since I took office, we have made it easier and cheaper for
