MNJTP Overview
The Michigan New Jobs Training Program is a local economic development initiative serving employers since 2008. The program authorizes community colleges to temporarily capture the state income tax withholding associated with newly hired workers to pay for training.
If your company is planning on expanding and adding new jobs in the state of Michigan, the program can provide the flexible funding to meet an assortment of employee training and development needs specifically designed for your business.
There is NO RESTRICTION on employer size or industry, and funds can be used for a broad range of training (from short-term contract training to certificates and degrees).
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to pay for any direct training expenses, including:
- Basic adult education
- Job-related instruction
- Skills assessment
- Training equipment
- Materials and supplies
- Testing and evaluation of employees
- Customized or general instruction at a training facility selected by the employer
- College tuition, books, and fees; and
- Services of a private trainer
Company Eligibility
Companies eligible for the Michigan New Jobs Training Program must meet the following requirements:
- You will be hiring new full-time, permanent positions for a new or expanding business located in the state of Michigan;
- The new positions are not related to recalling laid off or replacement workers;
- The new positions are ones that did not exist within the previous 12 months at your business; and
- The new positions pay at least 175% of the state minimum wage.
Questions?
For a list of the Michigan New Jobs Training Program liaisons at your local community college campuses, please click here. You can also contact Dr. Adriana Phelan at the Michigan Community College Association at (517) 372-4350 or aphelan@mcca.org.