Congratulations to Leprino Foods Co. in Mecosta County for recently completing its Going PRO Talent Fund training plan for 8 new-hire employees to undergo On-the-Job training to learn how to do their new jobs!

This was the second time Leprino Foods was awarded Going PRO Talent Fund training dollars. Leprino previously was awarded nearly $17,500 in FY18 for PLC, mechanical drive systems and ammonia operator safety training for 18 individuals. This year's award amount was $13,000.

The fall FY23 Going PRO Talent Fund application period is open through Dec. 9! Eligible businesses can apply for up to $2,000 per individual (existing or new-hire employees) for training on a new or expanded skill. That amount increases to up to $3,500 per individual for USDOL registered apprentices.

If you miss it, don't worry! There will be a second application period in the spring of 2023 (more details to come)!

For more information about the Going PRO Talent Fund, eligible training and how to apply, contact Michigan Works! West Central’s Business Services team today. For businesses in Mason and Oceana counties, contact Julie Sanders at (231) 287-1956 or jsanders@mwwc.org; for Lake and Osceola counties, contact Mark Buss at (231) 679-8785 or mbuss@mwwc.org; and for Mecosta and Newaygo counties, contact Chad Marr at (231) 679-8746 or cmarr@mwwc.org.