As court actions continue to play out surrounding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), the previously ordered stay by the Fifth Circuit Court has been dissolved, paving the way for the OSHA ETS rules to take effect. Covered employers should prepare to comply with the provisions of the ETS by January 10. You can find more details on the ETS actions here.
State Going PRO Talent Funds Awarded
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced the FY 2022 recipients of the Going PRO Talent Fund awards. The Going PRO Talent Fund makes awards to employers to assist in training, developing, and retaining current and newly hired employees. Training funded by the Talent Fund must be short-term and fill a demonstrated talent need of the employer. Training must lead to a credential for a transferable skill and be recognized by the industry. For a list of FY 2022 recipients, click here.
Updated Data Sources Available
The Dickinson County data booklet is up-to-date with refreshed data and insights for 2020. Review the data on our website.
The Central U.P. Planning and Development Regional Commission (CUPPAD) has also recently added a Data Hub on their website. The Data Hub contains population, housing, workforce, and industries statistics.
The Alliance has access to a number of data subscriptions. Please contact Lois Ellis if you are looking for our market area and wage information. If you are writing a grant and need supporting data to tell your story, we may be able to help!
