An eligible participant is a person who is classified as being a disadvantaged youth or adult, displaced worker, or an underemployed worker. The funds are used to pay for the costs associated with training only. They are not used to supplement salaries. The monies can be used for books, materials, instructor fees, etc. Monies can be used to create jobs or upgrade skills for existing employees.
Employers customize training programs to meet their unique needs.
Training funds are channeled through the existing expansive educational network, including community colleges, public schools and school districts and licensed proprietary schools to allows for specialized training programs. This program is subject to renewal of the Michigan Legislature each year. Youth Apprenticeship Tax Credit To create more training opportunities for young women and men, Michigan passed a Youth Apprenticeship Tax Credit for employers willing to provide registered youth apprenticeships for high school students. Eligibility Any Michigan Business may apply under the program. Industrial Development Tax Abatements ADTA are available to any Michigan manufacturer under Public Act 198 of 1974, as amended.