More than 865 existing workers and 24 new hires will broaden their job skills thanks to a partnership between Muskegon Community College, Orchard View’s Workforce Development Center, and seven area firms. Anderson Pattern, Eagle Alloy, Grand Haven Stamped Products, Herman Miller, Honeywell-Burdick & Jackson, Micron Manufacturing Company, and SunChemical are the seven firms from Muskegon and Northern Ottawa Counties that have been awarded a total of $396,000 this month to fund training initiatives. Michigan’s Economic Development Job Training (EDJT) grant program provides funding for 75% of the training costs, with employers required to provide the remaining 25%.

The EDJT Program, which is administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, is a great resource for Michigan companies looking to increase workforce productivity and enhance the technical skills of their workforce. However the grant process is extremely competitive with requests for training dollars far exceeding the amount of funds available. For more information on the EDJT program and eligibility requirements, please contact us.