No Worker Left Behind (NWLB)

The No Worker Left Behind program was announced in Governor Granholm's 2007 State of the State address and is expected to be up and running in time for the 2007 fall semester. Looking for training now? Many training programs and services are available now to displaced workers at local Michigan Works! Service Centers. Select the Job Resources in Your Community through Michigan Works! link on the home page of the No Worker Left Behind website, www.michigan.gov/nwlb, to find the Service Center nearest you.

No Worker Left Behind is a one-time offer for Michigan's displaced workers. Eligible participants have three years to participate in this program.

To qualify for the NWLB program, displaced workers will need to take a skills assessment test administered by Michigan Works! Agencies (MWAs). Qualifying workers must pursue an associate's degree or attend a technical training program in a high-demand occupation, emerging industry, or entrepreneurship program. High-demand occupations vary from region to region, however some common examples include health care, accounting and bookkeeping services, information technology, auto service technicians and mechanics.