The Michigan Works! Monroe County Employment and Training Department (MCETD) formerly administered the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA). As of July 1, 2000, JTPA was replaced with the Workforce Investment Act 1998. MCETD also receives state funding for the operation of Welfare Reform programs. Monroe County Employment and Training Department Monroe Service Center offers a set of core services to all customers who want them, without eligibility requirements. As the operator of Monroe County’s Michigan Works! Monroe Service Center, we also work to meet the personnel needs of area employers at no cost.