LANSING (Apr 19, 2018)— As the lead statewide organizations driving Michigan’s talent development, the Michigan Works! Association and the Michigan Manufacturers Association today issued a joint statement in support of Senate Bill 946, which will ensure ongoing operation of the effective and popular Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF), soon to be renamed the Going Pro Talent Program:

“We strongly support SB 946. This bill will ensure that the Skilled Trades Training Fund, the nation’s premier talent development program, will continue to support manufacturers and Michigan Works! organizations as they develop truly collaborative and demand-driven solutions to eliminate Michigan’s talent gap.

Michigan Works! and the Michigan Manufacturers Association will continue to work alongside this administration in getting government, business and education working together to create a workforce for the future – with careers that can sustain families and enrich communities.”

Michigan Works! Association is a non-profit membership organization that provides services and support to Michigan’s talent eco-system.

For over 30 years, the Association has been a go-to resource for federal, state and local workforce initiatives. The Association’s work ensures top-quality services and support for Michigan’s talent pipeline. For more information, please visit michiganworks.org or call Mallory Zimmerman, Michigan Works! Director of Public Relations, at 517-371-1100 x208.

Find the nearest Michigan Works! American Job Center by visiting michiganworks.org/about-michigan-works/one-stop-service-centers or by calling (800) 285-WORKS (9675).

For 115 years, the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) has been serving Michigan manufacturers and related industries by providing effective representation at Michigan’s Capitol, timely educational seminars; quality and competitive-rate insurance programs, informational e-newsletters and a monthly magazine. Visit mimfg.org for more information.

This statement was originally released on Thursday, 4/19/18.

Contact Brett Gerrish

Communications Coordinator
Call 517-487-8533
E-mail gerrish@mimfg.org