Great Lakes Fusion and Great Lakes Excavating are primarily focused on landfill construction and installation of HDPE Methane collection systems. They also have a contract for mining shale and can be found doing demolition jobs.

The companies saw a need for additional training and certification for their employees to be competitive and current in the various industries they serve. They applied for the Going Pro Talent Fund 2022 award to help with the training and were able to use $20,700.
All training provided gave employees the credentials to complete work that they might not have been able to do otherwise. Those that attended the training and use the acquired knowledge to perform their job duties better are more likely to become leaders in the field and will position themselves for promotions and raises in the future. Great Lakes Fusion’s HAZWOPER, Mine Safety and Asbestos Supervisor training are recognized not only on the State level but also on the Federal level. Any contractor will accept them as being certified in their field.

Having employees cross trained in different fields is a benefit to Great Lakes Fusion/Excavating when it comes to scheduling and bidding on jobs. They can now bid on bigger and better jobs knowing they have the trained staff to complete them safely, on time and on budget. Having employees trained in supervisory roles allows them to send out multiple crews on different jobs when needed, which will lead to more jobs being completed and boosting profits.