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Hi Michiganians, (that sounds incorrect, oh well you guys are great)

I know there was a long discussion last year on the issue and i wanted to find out what you guys are hearing. i contacted the person in charge of the program and she let me know that they have run out of funds? anyone hear the same?

Do the above posters already have programs they are applying to very soon? If you are not planning on begining a program soon you should wait because I have to go through all the testing and the whole process again since they will not save your paperwork beyond 1 year. Ive been working on pre-reqs for 2 years since I first applied.

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Hi, I agree with Anne36; I would not even bother with NWLB until you are accepted to a program. The actual approval process is not long so get accepted and then get going on NWLB. Unless you are accepted, they cannot move your application forward.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Family Practice.

Thanks, yeah I am actually hoping they approve the program I'm in now. The lady just called me with an appointment day and time to come do my paperwork. I submitted all the required papers via fax and she said everything looks good so far. So since she has all my eligibility documents is this appointment for my school approval or what. Any suggestions are appreciated. I know she said I will be filling out some papers but she didn't say what papers. Thanks you guys!

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I just got off the phone with my local MIWorks office and they have not recieved any information yet telling them wether or not they will get new funding. The woman I spoke with said she is hoping they will know more tommorow.

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My case manager emailed me and said that those who are already approved will likely get the money but any new people may be up in the air until new funding is approved. I am a little worried since I read in the paper that Michigan is cutting back big time since the Federal government voted down some things for state programs. I hope there is enough money left for all of us who are waiting or are just starting the process.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Family Practice.

ANNE36 CAN I ask what office you are referring to and I spoke with someone at the conner and warren office and she said to come in around the 14th to register. I'm tired are there any other programs that help with people already in a nursing program.

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My case worker in Washtenaw County said that the funding there was pretty stable, and I shouldn't have a problem getting the funds before my semester at UofM starts this fall. I still have to go through the workshops, but that's it

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Family Practice.
My case worker in Washtenaw County said that the funding there was pretty stable, and I shouldn't have a problem getting the funds before my semester at UofM starts this fall. I still have to go through the workshops, but that's it

Which one in Washtenaw county if you don't mind me asking? What are the workshops, do that come before you can do the paperwork with the casemanager. I'm scheduled to do my paperwork in Jackson on July 24 and then she said it will take 3 weeks to know if I am approved.

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Which one in Washtenaw county if you don't mind me asking? What are the workshops, do that come before you can do the paperwork with the casemanager. I'm scheduled to do my paperwork in Jackson on July 24 and then she said it will take 3 weeks to know if I am approved.

The Ypsilanti office. I have all my paperwork completed, and I took the reading/math test that's required. The workshps are some "hoops" you have to go through, in my opinion. They are on resume writing, interviewing, blah, blah blah, but they are part of the requirements of that office. I don't know if other offices have simlar requirements. They take a couple or three days to get through all the workshops. I suppose it weeds out people that don't want the money that badly

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Family Practice.
The Ypsilanti office. I have all my paperwork completed, and I took the reading/math test that's required. The workshps are some "hoops" you have to go through, in my opinion. They are on resume writing, interviewing, blah, blah blah, but they are part of the requirements of that office. I don't know if other offices have simlar requirements. They take a couple or three days to get through all the workshops. I suppose it weeds out people that don't want the money that badly

Ok now I know which one u are talking about, I spoke with someone on the phone and she told me about the 6 workshops that has to be done. How long did the process take, the first time going in were you able to speak with a case manager and give them your paperwork or so you have to test first. I didn't have to do any of this for Jackson, not yet at least. Thanks for the info I really appreciate it.

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Ok now I know which one u are talking about, I spoke with someone on the phone and she told me about the 6 workshops that has to be done. How long did the process take, the first time going in were you able to speak with a case manager and give them your paperwork or so you have to test first. I didn't have to do any of this for Jackson, not yet at least. Thanks for the info I really appreciate it.

Well hard to say how long the process was, because when I first met with my caseworker, they had run out of money, so I didnt get back with them for a few months. If I remember correctly, I went in, spoke with someone briefly about requirements, was handed a packet of info, scheduled an orientation, then took the test at orientation, then scheduled an appointment with the caseworker to submit my paperwork, then scheduled the first workshop. Whew!!

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Hi, every office is different. The key weed out process is the math and reading exams. The original office I attended had three required seminars(interviewing, resume, and internet). After finding out later they had no money left, I switched to Conner. The process went so smoothly from that point on. Also, Detroit Conner did not require me to do any seminars. Possibly it's because I already had a degree and years of professional experience. I think anyone finding issues at their current office should take the time and look at Detroit Conner office(even if it's a drive). You basically may only need to make two trips. Best of luck.

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