Michigan Business Beat | Teri Sand, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Going PRO Talent Fund Updates

Originally uploaded October 27th, reloaded Nov. 17th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Capital Area Michigan Works!'s Business Service Manager, Teri Sand. He had several questions for her in this discussion: The state budget that recently passed includes the Going PRO Talent Fund. What is that? With the Talent Fund budget decreased 42%, what is different for fiscal year 26? The cycle 1 application is currently open. What information do employers need to apply?{Deadline October 30th}. Where can employers go to find more information? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Michigan's Going PRO Talent Fund for Fiscal Year 2026, Cycle 1 was for businesses to apply for training grants to upskill their workforce, opened on October 17th with a deadline of October 30, 2025. The training period for this cycle is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Applications were submitted through local Michigan Works! agencies. Training period: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 Total funding: $29 million is available for FY26 Purpose: To help employers close skill gaps by training current and new employees Eligible employees: Must be permanent, full-time (32+ hours/week) employees on the payroll at the time of application or hired during the award period Training requirements: Must be short-term, lead to an industry-recognized credential, and fill a demonstrated talent need How to apply Employers must apply through their local Michigan Works! agency. Those not awarded in Cycle 1 can apply for Cycle 2, which has a separate application period from April 6–24, 2026.