Congratulations to UACJ Automotive-Whitehall Industries, of Ludington, for recently completing its FY22 Going PRO Talent Fund training plan. Michigan Works! West Central Executive Director Shelly Keene recently presented the company with a check for $63,000 for training 42 individuals on Operator Certification training.

This was UACJ Automotive-Whitehall Industries fourth Going PRO Talent Fund award. They previously received Going PRO Talent Fund awards in FY18, FY19 and FY21.



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.