Invested in Training

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 Going Pro Talent Fund awardee allowed Midwest Bus to use $26,916 to train their personnel in new technology and manufacturing trends. One example is the training in the BAE hybrid driving system. This training was a pre-requisite to win a large contract with a transit authority. Midwest Bus had no previous experience with this hybrid system. As more and more mass transit systems are changing to hybrid, this training will be transferable to those systems as well.

The leadership at Midwest Bus has stated that acquiring the training has set their employees, both incumbent and new, on successful career paths both within the company and in their futures. By taking the time and investing in focused training, Midwest Bus has also benefited by being able to field a more knowledgeable and better trained team. This allows them to bid on future contracts and continue to grow more competitively.