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LANSING – State Representative Bert Johnson (D-Detroit) today announced that Southeast Michigan Community Alliance Michigan Works! (SEMCA) has been awarded $605,467 from the state to provide training that will help workers upgrade their skills and boost local businesses' ability to compete in the global economy.

"We must have the tools to prepare our workers for the high-tech global marketplace," Johnson said. "By helping Detroit-area businesses provide training for our workers, we will be able to offer companies the workforce they need to stay open for business in Michigan. Creating and retaining good-paying jobs is vital to moving Michigan forward."

The new funding comes through the state Department of Labor & Economic Growth, which oversees the No Worker Left Behind program. This award from the No Worker Left Behind program provides customized training to help residents who are already employed upgrade their skills so they do not become at risk of losing their jobs.

SEMCA will administer the $605,467 award. The agency – which serves Monroe and Wayne counties – assists residents seeking jobs and workers interested in training, as well as local employers. Information about SEMCA is available online at www.semca.org.

"Many employers don't have the resources to keep their workers up to date on the latest technology," Johnson said. "I'm glad to see the state building partnerships with Detroit businesses to ensure that Michigan has a workforce that is second to none."