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Empowering Michigan's Workforce: No Worker Left Behind Initiative Overview

The No Worker Left Behind initiative aims to support displaced workers in Michigan by increasing the percentage of participants who attain certificates and degrees, secure employment, and achieve wage increases as a result of training. Over the next three years, the goal is to train over 100,000 Michiganders, providing up to $10,000 for tuition and access to high-demand occupations. This initiative is open to unemployed individuals, those receiving lay-off notices, and low-income workers. For registration and orientation, visit Michigan Works! or contact Diana Carpenter, Team Lead.

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Empowering Michigan's Workforce: No Worker Left Behind Initiative Overview

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  1. No Worker Left Behind Diana Carpenter Team Lead,No Worker Left Behind Bureau of Workforce Transformation Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth

  2. Goals of No Worker Left Behind • Increase the percentage of displaced workers who attain certificates and degrees • Increase number of participants that become employed as a result of training • Increase the percentage of participants who achieve wage increases as a result of training

  3. Goals of No Worker Left Behind • Double the number of Michiganders Trained • To Over 100,000 • In the Next Three Years August 1, 2007 – July 31, 2010

  4. Thus Far. . . 77,803 in Training (as of 05/31/09) • First Year 37,725 • Year Two 40,078 (as of 05/31/09)

  5. Core Elements • Up to two years’ worth of tuition • $5,000 per year, $10,000 total • One time offer • 3 years to sign up starting August 1, 2007 • MWA assesses skills and interests • Degree or other occupational certificate • High-demand occupation (determined by local MWA) • Emerging industry • Entrepreneurship programs

  6. Who May Participate • Any person currently unemployed, or • Any person who has received notice of lay-off or termination, or • Any employed person whose family income is less than $40,000 • Excluded: 18-23 year olds who recently graduated HS or are full-time college students

  7. How to get started • Michigan Works! is the front door • Registration • Orientation

  8. Documents Needed • Registered for Selective Service (if applicable) • Social Security Card • Drivers License • Tax information • Birth Certificate

  9. Creative Processes • Centralized eligibility determination • Doubling orientations • Causes bottle necks at case management • Creating specialty offices • On-line registration for orientations • On-line orientations

  10. Funding • All available student financial aid first • NWLB funding second • WIA • TAA • JET

  11. Comp Card • Cashier codes at time of payment • MWA reconciles monthly with college

  12. No Worker Left Behind www.michigan.gov/nwlb

  13. Questions

  14. For Additional Information, Contact: Diana Carpenter Team Lead, No Worker Left Behind Bureau of Workforce Transformation Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Victor Office Center 201 North Washington Square, 5th Floor Lansing, MI 48913 Phone: (517) 335-4045 Email:carpenterd2@michigan.gov

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