Economic Development Job Training Grants

This program provides training funds for businesses that promote new job opportunities, advanced training for existing employees, and skilled training for new workers. Program Description Michigan is an active participant in maintaining a highly-trained, skilled labor force. In recent years, Michigan has developed trendsetting programs to deliver job training assistance to employers. In support of this goal, the legislature has appropriated funds to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for the administration of the Economic Development Job Training (EDJT) program. The EDJT program seeks to ensure that Michigan has the training resources to retain and attract smart businesses and people. EDJT awards are discretionary and require that businesses and training providers work closely with an MEDC account manager and workforce development specialist to develop an effective training plan. Projects considered for an EDJT award must meet the requirements of one of the following program components:

Priority will be Given to Companies That Demonstrate a need for the    type of training being offered Create and/or retain high    wage/high skill jobs Demonstrate measurable    outcomes of training activities

Business Response Program (BRP)

For consideration under the BRP, projects must maintain or attract permanent jobs for Michigan residents or provide training assistance in areas such as quality improvement and control, environmental requirements, new technology or cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

Manufacturing Competitiveness Program (MCP)

A strong level of collaboration and cooperation
Training for new techniques, systems and processes of value to the affected companies

Additional EDJT Program Requirements

At least 75% of the funds will be awarded to community colleges or a consortium of community colleges and
   other eligible applicants.
No more than 10% of the total grant award may be expended by a recipient for administration costs.
For training delivered to incumbent workers under the Business Response Program, the business receiving the
   training shall provide a minimum of 20% match.