US Department of Labor awards more than $1.3M to continue employment, training services in response to automotive layoffs in Michigan

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an incremental award of more than $1.3 million to continue employment and training services in response to automotive layoffs throughout Michigan.

In September 2023, the department issued Michigan a National Dislocated Worker Grant of up to $4,000,000 – with an initial award of $1,333,333, to enable the state to provide employment and training services to help displaced workers across the state affected by the impacts of automotive industry layoffs. 

Today’s award brings the total funds awarded for this project to date to $2,666,666. Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, this National Dislocated Worker Grant will allow the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to continue services to eligible participants in all 83 of the state’s counties.

Supported by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, National Dislocated Worker Grants provide a state or local board with funding for direct services and assistance in areas experiencing a major economic dislocation event that leads to workforce needs exceeding available resources.