Michigan Business Beat | Teri Sand, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Going PRO Talent Fund Updates
Update: 2025-11-17
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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.
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.
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