Michigan Customized Training Grants: A Practical Employer Guide

Reimbursement of classroom or customized training for new and current employees from an approved provider such as a community college.

Up to $2,000 per person for classroom or customized training. Up to $250,000 per employer site per year (Independent and collaborative awards combined). An extra $500 per new trainee from a targeted group, or $1,000 per new or current trainee without a high school diploma or equivalent.

The employer, by reimbursement after training and documentation. The Michigan Works! agency manages the award.

• Private for-profit or non-profit employer with a physical work location in Michigan
• Current with all state tax obligations
• Trainees are permanent, full-time employees, 18 or older, working primarily in Michigan
• Training must lead to an industry-recognized credential and finish within one year of the award

Training for workers in new jobs, delivered or arranged by the college and paid for from withholding diverted to it.

Set in each agreement. The college takes a 15% administrative fee on the total. The employer must make up any shortfall each quarter.

The community college. It is paid from the income tax withholding on the new jobs, and delivers training to your workers. You do not receive cash.

• Employer with employees in Michigan creating new full-time jobs
• New job must be a net increase, not a replacement, and pay at least the county ALICE rate
• Employer agrees to a lien on property as security

Training designed for your needs, for people you commit to hire.

Not set statewide. Federal rule: the employer must pay a significant cost of the training, as the Local Board determines.

Typically the training provider or the employer, as set by the board. Michigan boards publish few terms.

• Training meets your special requirements
• You commit to employ the person after successful training
• You pay a significant share