Lapeer – Tisha Pate came to GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer Service Center as a single parent seeking assistance with LPN courses. She had been working as a CNA since 2007 and knew that completing her LPN program would increase her overall wage potential and employability. Tisha had some struggles during her courses at Dorsey […]
Sanilac – Brandon Kitchen came into GST Michigan Works! looking for information on obtaining a CDL. Despite having no work experience, he was eager to get started with training and find employment. Brandon was eligible for WIOA as an Out-of-School Youth due to inexperience and lack of income. Brandon began training at Thumb CDL in […]
Skilled worker demands are being met in Huron County through Apprenticeships With an unemployment rate of 3.9% as of November 2022, some of the fastest-growing careers in Michigan can be found in Huron County. Bad Axe, MI – S&S Family Childcare Center of Huron County will meet the growing demand for skilled workers thanks to […]
FLINT, MI – LaFontaine Automotive Group, founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine, has been selected as the GST Michigan Works! September Employer in their prestigious Employer Showcase. With a commitment to personalized customer experiences, community engagement, and over four decades of automotive excellence, LaFontaine Automotive Group has emerged as a nationally-recognized name […]
For Immediate Release: August 1, 2023 GST Michigan Works! Celebrates the Flint Police Department as August’s Featured Employer in the Dynamic Employer Showcase Flint, MI – GST Michigan Works! is thrilled to announce the Flint Police Department as the prestigious fifth official employer in the groundbreaking GST Michigan Works! Employer Showcase. This innovative campaign is […]
Goyette Mechanical specializes in industrial, municipal, government, military, residential and institutional work in the areas of heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical. In 2021, Goyette Mechanical will accumulate approximately $121 million in annual sales. Approximately 70% of the sales are service work, negotiated and/or design build projects. The company looks for opportunities in Michigan and select […]
In manufacturing, you continually need to decrease downtime and increase production to remain profitable. Without properly trained employees, manufacturers would not be able to accomplish this. There are many employees in the skilled trades who are close to retirement, so we need to have new journeymen trained and ready to fill those shoes. Manufacturers need […]
Even before the onset of COVID there was a growing sense within the business community that something was beginning to change regarding our regional workforce. It was becoming more difficult to recruit talent across all industries and skill levels, and employee retention was also beginning to suffer. This evolution within our regional workforce seems to […]
Rolls Mechanical is a woman-owned business based in Fenton, Michigan. For over 27 years, they’ve been providing commercial and industrial facilities with expert HVAC, refrigeration, controls and plumbing services. Rolls Mechanical provides 24-7-365 service and new construction services. They strive to provide high quality work, accompanied by awesome customer service and honesty. Karly Rolls understands […]
Midwest Bus Corporation which started in 1980 is the largest transit bus remanufacturer in the United States. Based in Owosso, they do everything from accident repair to complete refurbishment. The company has ongoing contracts with Boston Mass Transit as well as airport shuttle bus services which include both regular and matriculated buses. Being a 2022 […]