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 […]
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 […]
CIE Newcor will be better able to meet the growing demand for skilled workers thanks to a new registered mechatronics technician apprenticeship program. The new apprenticeship program was developed through a partnership between CIE Newcor and GST Michigan Works! The program is registered with the United States Department of Labor. This is CIE Newcor’s first […]
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 […]
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 […]
J & S Tire and Service is a small automotive repair shop in Owosso employing five people. The owner, Steve Gill, would like to employ more because the business is always booked with repairs. The problem is there are not enough available technicians to fill the need. Knowing this, Steve took a different approach by […]
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 […]
Domico Med-Device is a medical device manufacturer with over 40 years of history in Genesee County. The company was founded in 1975 and has since gone through several owners, most recently the Fenton location was subject to a divestiture in June 2018 from the larger company it was once a part of (TIDI Products). The […]
Great Lakes Fusion is a “family” of companies consisting of five different divisions. These are Great Lakes Fusion, Great Lakes Excavating, Great Lakes Rental, Great Lakes Fabrication, and Great Lakes Concrete. The company has been growing and diversifying over the last number of years which leads to the need for more staff and training. Great […]
MI Gravel is a family-owned business located in the Thumb Area. The work there is not a sit-down, clean, non-physical type of job, it’s quite the opposite and certainly not for everyone. Because of the unique environment, it can be an added challenge to attract and retain employees in this field of employment. A Career […]