Training grants will support 12 local employers and strengthen talent pipelines across Macomb and St. Clair counties.
June 27, 2025 – Clinton Township, MI — Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! is proud to announce that 12 local companies have been awarded a combined $413,474 through the State of Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund (FY25 Cycle 2). These grants will support high-demand skills training for current and newly hired employees, including registered apprentices.
The Going PRO Talent Fund helps Michigan employers train their workforce by covering the cost of short-term, customized training for new hires and existing employees. The goal is to give workers the skills they need to succeed in high-demand careers such as advanced manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and IT, while helping businesses stay competitive and grow.
“The Going PRO Talent Fund is one of the most effective tools we have to support our region’s employers in building a skilled workforce. These grants allow companies to train employees in high-demand skills and stay competitive, and we’re proud to play a role in helping them succeed,” said Justin Al-Igoe, Executive Director, Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works!
The 12 businesses that received funding with support from Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! include:
- Bru Tek
- BTM Company
- Company Products
- Concord Tool and Manufacturing, Inc.
- Metro Electric
- Northern Industrial Manufacturing Corporation
- Rocktech Systems, LLC
- Synergy Prototype Stamping LLC
- Trendset Communications Group
- US Farathane, LLC – Sterling Heights
- US Farathane, LLC
- ZF Axle Drives Marysville, LLC
Across the state, this funding cycle will support training for more than 4,600 current employees and 3,200 new hires, including 1,788 Registered Apprentices. Since 2014, the Going PRO Talent Fund has helped train over 225,000 workers and supported more than 7,400 Michigan businesses.
Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! is the workforce development agency serving Macomb and St. Clair counties, connecting jobseekers and employers with programs, training, and support services that strengthen the local economy. The agency continues to partner with local employers to develop customized training strategies that grow talent pipelines and help companies remain competitive.
To learn more about the Going PRO Talent Fund, including how local employers can apply for future funding opportunities, visit www.msc-mw.org/gptf or contact your Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! Business Services Representative.
Media Contact:
Christina Cleveland
(586) 765-2387
christina.cleveland@msc-mw.org
