October 8, 2004

The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth today announced the awarding of federal career center grants totaling $4.5 million to the 25 Michigan Works! agencies.  The funding will be used to further develop Michigan’s one-stop system for job seekers and employers.

Services from the state’s major workforce development programs are conveniently located at Michigan Works! Service Centers throughout the state.  Job seekers can find education, job training, employment support services and job openings, while employers have access to a pool of qualified workers and related supportive services.

“The Michigan Works! Service Centers help workers to find jobs, and employers to find workers,” said Governor Jennifer Granholm.  “This funding will enhance the services we already provide.”

Funding is made available through the federal REED Act and is administered by the Department of Labor & Economic Growth.

The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth is the state government agency charged with providing the skilled workforce Michigan needs to enhance and maintain its economy.  To this end, the state’s career and training agency is working with employers, K-12 schools, community colleges and local Workforce Development Boards to operate a comprehensive career development system.  For more information about the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, visit the department’s Web site at www.michigan.gov/dleg.

SERVICE CENTER OPERATIONS

FISCAL YEAR 2005
(OCTOBER 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2005)

Distribution of funds based on the relative size of the labor force with a
minimum allocation of $40,000.  The City of Detroit received a minimum
allocation of $500,000.

DLEG  July 23, 2004