Michigan Works! Classroom Training Funding Assistance

Michigan Works!

Healthcare Industry

Organizations Involved

Occupations Impacted

College Students, general

Workforce Development Focus

Increasing number of healthcare workers

Workforce Issue Addressed

Attracting individuals to work in a healthcare profession

Description

Michigan Works! Classroom Training Funding Assistance is offered by all Michigan Works! locations across the state. It provides financial assistance for individuals to complete their degree programs or career training programs, with funding for up to 2 years in an associate degree or the last 2 years of a 4-year bachelor degree. The initiative is specifically for those who are completing their education or training to go into a high-demand career. Although it is not healthcare-specific, many healthcare careers are deemed to by high-demand by the initiative.