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With Michigan Works receiving a new $2 million state grant to help provide career training and education in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties, there’s never been so many opportunities for a person to get a higher education. Michigan Works coordinator Erin Venno tells WSJM News this latest grant from the Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program will go toward 670 individuals over the next two years as they seek additional education at Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College. There’s a demand. “We’ve seen a large number of people come through our doors looking for those supports as they decide to further their career,” Venno said. “Data shows that just getting a credential is an immediate $7 an hour wage difference.” ....
With Michigan Works receiving a new $2 million state grant to help provide career training and education in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties, there’s never been so many opportunities for a person to get a higher education. Michigan Works coordinator Erin Venno tells WSJM News this latest grant from the Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program will go toward 670 individuals over the next two years as they seek additional education at Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College. There’s a demand. “We’ve seen a large number of people come through our doors looking for those supports as they decide to further their career,” Venno said. “Data shows that just getting a credential is an immediate $7 an hour wage difference.” ....
Michigan Works of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties has been awarded a $2 million grant for workforce training. The money comes from the Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, and it’s intended to respond to the economic impact of COVID-19. Michigan Works says it will work with Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College to provide short-term education and training opportunities to 670 individuals throughout the tri-county region over the next two years. Career navigators will help the participants set career goals, identify relevant education and training opportunities, and complete requirements for college admissions and financial aid. LMC Dean of Career and Workforce Education Ken Flowers says the grant “will aid in addressing the tremendous gap between industry skill needs and the number of area residents that possess those skills in southwest Michigan.” Anyone who wants to learn mo ....
By MoodyOnTheMarket.com | Posted July 13, 2021 | Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren has been awarded a $2 million Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program (MiLEAP) grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth to respond to the economic impact of COVID-19 and help jobseekers gain skills and transition from education and training to employment. Lily Brewer, Executive Director of Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren commented, “We’re here to help individuals in southwest Michigan get back to work by providing a strong foundation inclusive of education and training. These funds will support the workforce of tomorrow and will provide skilled talent to our regional employers.” ....