What is the Michigan Works program?
What is the Michigan Works program?
Michigan Works! has programs available to provide scholarships to help you go back to school for training: learn new skills and find long-term careers in an in-demand, high-wage field. Training opportunities include on-the-job training with local employers, skills upgrading, and occupational skills training.
Can you collect unemployment if fired in Michigan?
If you lost your job because of misconduct at work (such as violating workplace rules or failing to show up regularly), you may not qualify for unemployment compensation. Being fired does not automatically disqualify you—you can still receive unemployment payments if you were fired for having poor job performance.
What is the Work First program?
WorkFirst is Washington’s welfare reform program designed to help Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants get what they need to prepare for and go to work.
What will Michigan Works pay for?
Local Michigan Works! Agencies will be able to help participants identify high demand occupations in their region. Eligible participants can receive up to two years’ worth of tuition for education or training. Once enrolled, participants need to complete training within four years of starting the program.
What does not registered with Michigan Works mean?
If you fail to register for work, you may not be eligible to receive benefits. To meet the registration requirement, you must create an account and profile on Pure Michigan Talent Connect. You can create your profile online at www.mitalent.org.
How much money can you make and still collect unemployment in Michigan?
Michigan law requires we consider wages you have earned over the last 18 months in calculating your weekly benefit amount. The maximum entitlement is a weekly benefit amount of $362 per week.
