Congratulations to Tye's Safety Decals, of Ludington, for recently completing its Going PRO Talent Fund training plan to train 14 employees to undergo Operator Certification training.

This was the third time Safety Decals has been awarded Going PRO Talent Fund training dollars. They previously were awarded about $20,000 in FY18 to train 14 people on technician, project specialist, FAA test prep for pilots and leadership training. They also received $36,000 in FY19 to train 24 people on large format latex printing, Sirius technician and Onyx certified operator training. This year's award was $21,000.

Although the 2022 (FY23) Going PRO Talent Fund application has come and gone, don't worry! There will be a second application period this coming spring! Stay connect to Michigan Works! West Central's website and social media channels for the most up-to-date information.

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.



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.