Embracing Apprenticeships: Elevating Companies and Communities

With the rapid technological advancements and the changing nature of our global workforce, companies must adapt and stay ahead of the curve. One effective way to achieve this is through the implementation of apprenticeship programs. By 2025, most companies should consider incorporating apprenticeship initiatives as a strategic move to foster a highly skilled workforce, ensure […]

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In recent years, the significance of apprenticeship programs to combat unemployment and skill shortages and bridge the gap between education and real-world experience has garnered attention worldwide. While the economic benefits of these programs cannot be dismissed, it is essential to emphasize how creating apprenticeship programs should be more focused on something other than financial […]

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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 […]

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Urgent Design and Manufacturing needed skilled employees that could read part prints correctly to reduce the need and cost of retooling. The need also arose for maintenance training for employees in that department to reduce down time of lasers, allow employees to be more effective, and increase part output.  GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer encouraged […]

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Lapeer – Local manufacturer, Lapeer Plating + Plastics, works with the GST Michigan Works! Lapeer Service Center to locate employees through hiring events and referrals from collected resumes. The need to fill openings is on-going and when the opportunity to provide a chance for a recent graduate to test manufacturing as a paid employee through […]

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