Congratulations to ServPro of Scottville for recently completing its FY22 Going PRO Talent Fund training plan to train seven employees in various areas. Trainings included fire and smoke damage restoration; trauma crime scene technician; fire and smoke restoration tech; and lead renovator certification.

This is ServPro's second time being awarded funds. They previously were awarded $4,600 in FY19 for duct cleaning, mold remediation, air systems cleaning and new-hire training. This year's award was for $3,022.

Although the 2022 (FY23) Going PRO Talent Fund application has come and gone, don't worry! A second application period this coming spring, opening May 1.

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.