December 4, 2008 Local Michigan Works! receives $25k from state BY KRISTOFER KAROL DAILY PRESS & ARGUS The Livingston County Michigan Works! received $25,333 from the state on Thursday to support the No Worker Left Behind initiative. "This funding will help citizens upgrade their skills for new good-paying jobs that demand more specialized skills and knowledge," Gov. Jennifer Granholm said in a statement. "A highly skilled workforce is key to retaining and attracting employers who want to grow their business in Michigan." The initiative, launched Aug. 1, 2007, aims to train 100,000 Michigan residents in three years for jobs in high-demand occupations. The county's allocation was part of $2 million distributed to 25 Michigan Works! agencies throughout the state.