Tuscola Co. – Dr. Jean Barden, owner of Greater Thumb Eyecare, had expressed the need for training for her Opticians in order to perform better and assist in the company’s growth. Dr. Barden stated, “My staff felt the training made them more excited about their careers by learning new information and reinforcing other things they […]
Category: Employer Success Stories
Genesee Co. – Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions is a small business located in Burton. What began in 1944 as Schamld Tool & Die, now sits a third-generation family run business now known as Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions. Initial operations were focused on General Motors tooling needs in Flint. Today, Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions’ focus is the production of […]
Shiawassee County – From the outside, Sakor Technologies in Owosso is a very unassuming business. The company is small, employing ten (10) people in a average-looking facility. What they do, however, is amazing. They make dynamometers. Machinery that reduces friction and tests energy loss. Some rotate at hundreds of thousands of RPMs and another will […]
Lapeer County – GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer County has a long history of collaboration with Lapeer Teamwork. The two agencies share a common goal of assisting in training and employment services. The partnership with Lapeer Teamwork and the “Young Professionals” youth program started in the Summer of 2023. Lapeer Teamwork provided a work experience […]
Huron County – GST Michigan Works! hosted a Multi-Employer Job Fair in Huron County at the Gathering Place on November 8th. There were 14 Employers representing a variety of industries, including: Healthcare, Manufacturing, Food Service, Agriculture, and Electrical. When asked about the job fair from an Employer perspective, one business representative stated, “The chance to […]
Genesee County – GST Michigan Works! takes pride in partnering with local employers, assisting with recruiting, grant funding, job posting, training, and partnership connections. It’s essential that employers have an opportunity to become familiar with the resources within their community. Recently, Business Solutions Professional Mike contacted Sovereign Auto to discover if GST Michigan Works! could […]
Genesee County – In early September, Ms. Brown came to the GST Michigan Works! Fenton Service Center looking for help. At 26 years old, Ms. Brown expressed she wasn’t happy with her current role as an auto detailer, hoping to find a more stable and less physically demanding career while balancing her responsibilities as a […]
A Multiple Employer Job Fair came together on July 12th, under the pavilion in downtown Caro. Five manufacturing and healthcare employers participated and were visited by 38 job seekers. This job fair was considered very successful due to the number of job seekers who attended and were offered employment. Approximately 18 interviews were set up […]
Deborah Smith Energy Partners is a very small company, consisting of the President & CEO, and the Director of Operations. This was severely limiting their growth potential, as Deborah was forced to spend more time working in the business than growing the business. Utilizing an OJT through the Going Pro Talent Fund, DSEP was able […]
GST Michigan Works! is very pleased to have partnered with Advanced Auto Trends (AAT) for many years, including STTF and Going Pro Talent Fund applications. We have assisted them with On-the-Job Training contracts, Incumbent Worker Training projects, and Youth Work Experience. AAT has consistently supported our Manufacturing Forums, Advisory Councils and more. It has been […]