Flint - Goyette Mechanical is an HVAC company that specializes in heating and cooling systems. Our GST Michigan Works! Business Solutions Professional has been working with Cherie Parks and Karen Couch in Human Resources for several years assisting in recruiting talent, writing On-the-Job Trainings (OJT), and managing Going PRO Talent Fund Awards. Goyette Mechanical received a 2021 Going PRO Check for $74,045 to offset costs of training new and existing employees.

Goyette Mechanical specializes in industrial, municipal, government, military, residential, and institutional work in the areas of heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical sales, etc. In 2020, Goyette Mechanical projects $118 million in annual sales. Approximately 70% of sales are service work, negotiated and/or design build projects. The company looks for opportunities in Michigan and select locations around the United States.

With the Going PRO Award, Goyette Mechanical was able to provide training to 53 employees during the period of February 2021 to January 2022. Out of the 53 employees, 41 of those have received hourly pay increases. 38 of those employees received bonuses in 2021. All 53 employees have been given more responsibilities which resulted in increased pay from year to year, which creates high retention percentages.

Several of the field employees have been promoted from Helper to Tech, Tech to Senior Tech, and Senior Tech to Supervisor. The company was able to secure more contracts with customers because they have trained personnel that can work on the customers' specific heating/cooling/plumbing/electrical equipment.

During employee review time, Goyette continues to receive numerous positive comments from their representatives who expressed their thanks for the opportunity to take advantage of training. The benefits of upskilling include positive attitudes from the employees because they feel more confident, and they appreciate a company sees the value of investing in our people.