What Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) does

Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN), founded in May 2011 and headquartered in Taylor, Michigan, is a 501(c)(3)-style non-profit workforce development collaborative that convenes 9 community colleges and 7 Michigan Works! agencies to serve employers and career seekers across 19 Southeast Michigan counties. WIN operates as a regional intermediary rather than a software product company: its core functions are convening employer-led collaboratives (MAGMA for mobility/electrification since 2013, Health Careers Alliance with 23+ health systems, EV Jobs Academy with 130+ partners), facilitating grant-funded workforce training programs, providing registered apprenticeship intermediary services through the AMCAI hub, and producing labor market intelligence (quarterly Labor Market Reports, Commuting Pattern Reports, and 707+ research pulls annually) for regional stakeholders.

Underlying technology consists of purpose-built, lightweight tools supporting apprenticeship administration and program development: the Apprenticeship Resource Tracking (ART) software tracks Related Technical Instruction and On-the-Job Training and auto-generates reports; Rapidskills Generator holds 540 occupational frameworks used to develop Appendix A Work Process Schedules; the Apprenticeship ROI Calculator surfaces wage data for employer planning. The flagship training programs are the EIT InnoEnergy Battery Technician certification (launched at Henry Ford College in July 2023 and expanded statewide) and the first U.S. USDOL-registered pre-licensure Registered Nurse apprenticeship.

WIN's revenue mechanics are grant-mediated, not commercial. Operations are funded by federal and state workforce development grants — including USDOL American Apprenticeship Initiative, H-1B One Workforce ($10M), H-1B Rural Healthcare ($2.5M), Apprenticeship Building America ($5.82M), MiREV ($5M), MiLEAP ($2M), MiREACH, and an October 2024 $8M federal maritime grant — and services are delivered free or subsidized to eligible participants. Since 2011 WIN has facilitated $294 million in grant funding into the region, though this is pass-through activity rather than WIN's own revenue. Governance sits with a Board of Directors from institutional partners; Michele Economou Ureste serves as Executive Director, overseeing a 14-person staff.

Name

Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN)

Legal name

Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) for Southeast Michigan

Website

https://winintelligence.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) is a non-profit workforce development collaborative convening nine community colleges, seven Michigan Works! agencies, and employers across 19 Southeast Michigan counties to deliver grant-funded apprenticeship, training, and labor market intelligence programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Employer-Led Workforce Partnerships & Sector Strategies (EDAAAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE), Internship-to-Apprenticeship & Early Talent Pipeline Programs (EDAMAKAL)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Registered apprenticeship programs
• Labor market intelligence
• Employer-led collaboratives
• Workforce training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Taylor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: WIN operates as a non-profit collaborative primarily funded through federal and state grants. Since 2011, WIN has facilitated acquisition of over $294 million through grant funding for the region. Major grants include USDOL H-1B One Workforce, USDOL Apprenticeship Building America, MiREV, MiLEAP, MiREACH, and various state workforce development grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WIN is a regional workforce development collaborative that convenes 9 community colleges, 7 Michigan Works! agencies, and 1,410+ employers across 19 counties in Southeast Michigan to align training with industry demand. It delivers registered apprenticeship intermediary services, employer-led training collaboratives in EV/mobility, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing, and produces labor market intelligence reports and data studies. Operations are funded primarily through federal and state workforce grants, with proprietary digital tools (ART software, RAPidSkills Generator, ROI Calculator) supporting apprenticeship management.

Product overview

Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN) is a partnership of nine community colleges and seven Michigan Works! agencies serving Southeast Michigan. WIN operates as a workforce development organization rather than a traditional software product company. Its portfolio consists of interconnected programs and initiatives: the core EV Jobs Academy, Health Careers Alliance, and MAGMA employer-led collaboratives that address talent pipeline needs in mobility, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Supporting these are grant-funded programs including Industry Infinity (cybersecurity/transportation training), MiREACH (rural healthcare), and MiLEAP (short-term credential training). WIN also provides apprenticeship intermediary services with digital tools like the Apprenticeship ROI Calculator, RAPidSkills Generator, and ART tracking software. The organization produces data products including Labor Market Reports, Commuting Pattern Reports, and Career Profiles, along with specialized training programs such as Battery Technician Certification. All offerings are coordinated through regional workforce partnerships to ensure responsiveness to changing labor market demands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MiApprenticeship: Apprenticeship tools, resources, and programs for career seekers and employers in Michigan, including ROI Calculator, Rapidskills Generator, and Apprenticeship Resource Tracking software.
• MAGMA
• EV Jobs Academy
• Health Careers Alliance
• MiREACH
• Advance Michigan Center for Apprenticeship Innovation (AMCAI)

Products and services

• EV Jobs Academy An employer-led collaborative initiative connecting Michiganders with training and career pathways in electric vehicle and advanced mobility sectors, convening 130+ employer partners for statewide talent pipeline development.
• Health Careers Alliance (HCA) An employer-led healthcare collaborative addressing talent needs across 23+ major healthcare systems in Michigan, covering occupations including nursing, medical assistants, and sterile processing technicians.
• Michigan Alliance for Greater Mobility Advancement (MAGMA) An employer-led collaborative convened by WIN since 2013 to address mobility workforce development needs, focusing on electrification, autonomous vehicles, and advanced automotive technologies, with 100+ industry partners.
• Apprenticeship Intermediary Services (AMCAI) Comprehensive registered apprenticeship intermediary services including program development, standards creation, Related Technical Instruction coordination, and employer support through the Advance Michigan Center for Apprenticeship Innovation (AMCAI) hub.
• Industry Infinity (H-1B One Workforce) A $10 million USDOL H-1B One Workforce grant project supporting curriculum development and training for cybersecurity, transportation, and advanced manufacturing occupations across WIN Board member organizations.
• MiREACH (Michigan Rural Enhanced Access to Careers in Healthcare) A grant-funded initiative delivering healthcare training programs through rural community colleges and workforce agencies to address healthcare talent shortages in underserved areas of Michigan.
• MiLEAP (Michigan Learning and Education Advancement Program) A state-funded grant program supporting short-term training that leads to industry-recognized credentials and employment opportunities for Michigan residents.
• Battery Technician Certification Program A certification program focused on designing, operating, testing, maintaining, and replacing battery cells and packs, including Battery Management Systems, safe handling of electrical components, and recycling processes, delivered through partner community colleges.
• Labor Market Reports and Data Services Quarterly and annual labor market intelligence reports providing data on employment trends, wage information, and workforce demand for the Southeast Michigan region, supplemented by custom data pulls and Commuting Pattern Reports.
• MiApprenticeship Tools Suite (ART, RAPidSkills Generator, ROI Calculator) Digital tools accessible at miapprenticeship.org supporting registered apprenticeship programs: ART software tracks Related Technical Instruction and On-the-Job Training and auto-generates reports; RAPidSkills Generator provides 540 occupational frameworks for developing Appendix A Work Process Schedules; ROI Calculator shows wage data and financial benefits of hiring apprentices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $294 million in grant funding facilitated for the region since 2011
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• Michigan Alliance for Greater Mobility Advancement (MAGMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer-led collaborative focused on electrification and mobility workforce development. Governed by an employer board with WIN serving as convenor since 2013. Includes over 100 industry partners including OEMs, tier suppliers, and educational institutions.
• Health Careers Alliance for Southeast Michigan (HCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer-led healthcare collaborative with over 23 major healthcare systems. Focuses on high-need occupations including nursing, medical assisting, and sterile processing. Co-facilitated with Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
• EPiC ConsortiumkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational Programs in Collaboration consortium enabling curriculum sharing across 16 community colleges statewide. Henry Ford College procurement of EIT InnoEnergy Battery Technician curriculum made available through EPiC platform.
• Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for EV Jobs Academy, workforce development grants, and regional workforce initiatives. Provides funding and policy support for workforce programs.
• EV Jobs Academy Partners (130+ employers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 130 partners in employer-led collaborative for EV and mobility workforce development. Includes automotive OEMs, battery manufacturers, suppliers, and workforce agencies.
• Henry Ford CollegekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerProcurement partner for EIT InnoEnergy Battery Technician curriculum. First InnoEnergy partnership in the U.S. Serves as training delivery site for EV battery technology programs.
• Macomb Community CollegekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in EV Jobs Academy and battery technician certification program. Home to Center for Advanced Automotive Technology (CAAT) supporting EV technician training.
• Corewell HealthkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichigan's largest health care system partnering with Schoolcraft College on nursing scholarship program and with West Shore Community College on first USDOL-registered RN apprenticeship program.
• EIT InnoEnergykeyTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Battery Technician curriculum through their Skills Institute. First InnoEnergy partnership in the U.S., enabling statewide rollout of EV battery technology certification.
• Urban InstitutekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered Apprenticeship Occupations and Standards Center of Excellence. Collaborated on developing new Woodworking Manufacturing Specialist trade approved by USDOL.
• Toyota Motor North AmericakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading formation of Michigan's first FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) chapter through USDOL Apprenticeship Building America grant support.
• BorgWarnerkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAGMA Board Co-Chair company. Supports MiREV employer-led collaborative and EV workforce development initiatives.
• Zaman InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner creating apprenticeship opportunities for women with low literacy and limited English proficiency. Facilitated RAP creation through WIN and Michigan Works! Southeast.
• Oakland Community CollegekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrantee for USDOL Closing the Skills Gap Apprenticeship grant. Signed articulation agreement with Iron Workers Local 25 for welding and apprenticeship pathways.
• SEMCOG (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIN Executive Director Michele Economou Ureste serves as SEMCOG Delegate At-Large. Partnership supports regional workforce planning coordination.
• DTE EnergykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAGMA Advisory Council presenter on clean energy and EV grid load profile. Supports energy transition workforce planning.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Jobs for the Future (JFF): National nonprofit focused on workforce development, apprenticeship expansion, and employer-led talent pipelines. JFF is a direct peer in mission and breadth of federal grant-driven workforce initiatives, operating at greater scale nationally.
• Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL): National nonprofit linking adult learners to education and workforce opportunities through employer partnerships and career pathways. Comparable to WIN's employer-led collaboratives and career pathway resources.
• National Fund for Workforce Solutions: National nonprofit that invests in regional workforce collaboratives and sector partnerships. Closely aligned with WIN's model of funding and coordinating employer-led regional workforce initiatives.
• Apprenticeship Carolina: State-level apprenticeship intermediary that develops registered apprenticeship programs and tools for employers, much like WIN's AMCAI hub. It operates as a comparable specialized apprenticeship intermediary with a state grant-supported model.
• Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition: Regional employer-led manufacturing workforce development collaborative that convenes employers, schools, and training providers. Highly comparable to WIN's MAGMA collaborative in structure and employer-led talent pipeline focus.

Regional players

• Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council: Regional workforce development council serving Washington State with employer-driven sector strategies and apprenticeship programs. Highly comparable to WIN's regional workforce intermediary functions.
• Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership: Regional workforce partnership coordinating workforce development across Chicago and Cook County with employer-led sector strategies. Comparable to WIN in structure as a multi-stakeholder regional workforce intermediary.
• Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio: Regional workforce development board serving central Ohio with employer engagement, sector partnerships, and labor market intelligence. Structurally similar to WIN's workforce intermediary role but in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• The Manufacturing Institute: Industry-led workforce development and education affiliate of the NAM. Operates sector partnerships and apprenticeship programs aligned with WIN's manufacturing-side employer engagement.
• National Skills Coalition: National policy and advocacy organization advancing workforce development, including sector strategies and apprenticeship policy. Comparable to WIN's policy influence and sector partnerships at the federal level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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