{"id":133,"date":"2023-01-26T18:22:50","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T18:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stgschoolcraft.wpengine.com\/bdc\/resources\/going-pro-talent-funds-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:30:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:30:18","slug":"michigan-new-jobs-training-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/business-services\/resources\/michigan-new-jobs-training-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan New Jobs Training Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Michigan New Jobs Training Program<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Increase Your Competitive Edge in Michigan <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you know, well\u2010educated and highly\u2010trained employees are critical to compete in today\u2019s increasingly competitive global market. A skilled workforce can increase your company\u2019s 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<\/strong> (MNJTP). This unique economic incentive allows for businesses to partner with one of the state\u2019s 28 community colleges, to develop a training program that produces the highly\u2010trained employees that can increase your competitive edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How the Michigan New Jobs Training Program Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Michigan New Jobs Training Program (MNJTP) works by\u00a0having 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eligible Employers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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: <\/p>\n\n\n\n