Forging Future Leaders: Gestamp’s Investment in Employee Development and Success

Gestamp is an international group dedicated to designing, developing, and manufacturing metal automotive components. GST Michigan Works! provides business services to the Lapeer location. Gestamp focuses on internal recruitment and has a proven history of success in saving time and money and increasing retention and motivation. Gestamp identified the need for employees to receive additional training to develop and enhance leadership skills. As with any busy production operation, the biggest challenge was finding time for employees to attend training.

Gestamp obtained training from MMTC for 16 employees over seven classes through the Going PRO Talent Fund. Employees earned certificates ranging from Fanuc Level 2 to Leadership and Frontline Supervisory Skills. The successful training reimbursed the company’s $16,790 investment in training.  

The ability to continue professional development was instrumental in allowing employees to increase productivity and prepare for future job possibilities. The goal was to keep current employees in a positive, productive environment, resulting in potential applicants knowing that Gestamp is a great workplace!

“The skills obtained help foster a more positive work experience for all employees involved,” shared Shanna Mills.