Michigan New Jobs Training Program
Increase Your Competitive Edge in Michigan
As you know, well‐educated and highly‐trained employees are critical to compete in today’s increasingly competitive global market. A skilled workforce can increase your company’s competitive edge through higher productivity and improved morale.
If your company is moving to or expanding in Michigan, you can receive financial assistance for the customized training of your new employees through the Michigan New Jobs Training Program (MNJTP). This unique economic incentive allows for businesses to partner with one of the state’s 28 community colleges, to develop a training program that produces the highly‐trained employees that can increase your competitive edge.
How the Michigan New Jobs Training Program Works
The Michigan New Jobs Training Program (MNJTP) works by having employers partner with a local community college to plan and fund training for new, full-time employees. The funding comes from the state income tax withholding of the new hires, which is diverted to their MNJTP budget at the community college instead of the state. The diverted funds are then used to reimburse employers for eligible training costs, including customized courses, tuition, books, equipment, and skills assessment for the new employees.
Eligible Employers
If you are engaged in business and have employees in the State of Michigan, you may be eligible to take advantage of the Michigan New Jobs Training Program. Employers in Michigan may enter into an agreement under the program with a state community college district if they are creating new jobs in this state that:
- Are full‐time, in a new, existing or expanding business of the employer;
- Are not jobs of recalled workers, replacement jobs, or any other job that existed in the employer’s business within the 1‐year period preceding the date of an agreement;
- Pay at least the county ALICE rate per hour;
- Are new jobs that result in a net increase in employment in this state for the employer.
Get Started
To begin the process and determine eligibility, employers should contact:
- Noreen Porter
734-462-7472
[email protected] - Workforce Training Department
[email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Michigan New Jobs Training Program (MNJTP)?
The purpose of the Michigan New Jobs Training Program (MNJTP) is to provide employers with funding to train new employees for new jobs in Michigan by diverting the new employees’ state income tax withholding.
As an economic development tool, this program allows Michigan’s community colleges to partner with businesses to offer customized training for new positions, thereby helping companies expand and remain competitive.
How does this program work?
Eligible employers contact their community college and submit an application. Community colleges then work with employers creating new jobs to indentify training needs and calculate the needed financial support to fund training. Preliminary agreements are used to “set the clock”, lock in the date from which new employees can be counted for the project and training expenses may be reimbursed. It is preliminary in nature and either the college or the employer can decide not to proceed. Final agreements need approval by the community college board of trustees, but require no review or approval from the State.
Employers divert state income tax withholding funds to their MNJTP budget at the community college instead of the state. The diverted funds are then used to reimburse employers for eligible training costs.
What are the benefits to participating employers?
The cost of training for new eligible employees is reimbursed with dollars that would otherwise have been paid to the state for withholding taxes.
What type of training services and program costs can be funded using the MNJTP?
A wide range of training can be offered, from highly specialized/customized training to basic skills instruction; MNJTP funds can be used for the following:
- Adult basic education and job‐related instruction;
- Developmental, readiness, and remedial education;
- Vocational and skill assessment services and testing;
- Training facilities, equipment, materials, and supplies;
- Administrative expenses for the new jobs training program;
- Subcontracted services with public universities and colleges in this state, private colleges or universities, or any federal, state, or local departments or agencies; and
- Contracted or professional services.
Can the MNJTP pay for OJT?
No, OJT is not included as an allowable expense under the MNJTP.
What happens if an employee resigns?
MNJTP funds follow the positions not the individuals hired into those positions. The employer is still liable for the amount of the withholding tax diversion for the certified positions under the contract.
Get Started Now
For more information or to begin the process, please contact:
Noreen Porter
Workforce Training Solutions at Schoolcraft College
734‐462‐7472 • [email protected]
Or contact our general email at: [email protected]