Audit finds fault in Michigan job training program, claims $59M misspent

At a time when Michigan is desperate to better educate workers with advanced certificates, a new report used millions instead to reimburse employers for basic on-the-job training.

By: Paula Gardner

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 525

Last Updated: 20 hours, 14 minutes ago

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A new state audit shows that-one third of $182.5 million spent to boost worker skills went to orientation for new hires instead.
The audit also criticized the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for its regional oversight, saying documentation was lax
The state contested the findings

Michigan’s workforce training program spent over $59 million to reimburse employers for on-the-job training, rather than fund education to boost skills and wages, a state audit …

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