OJT/An Opportunity For Success

Jeremy came to GST Michigan Works! in Fenton after being unemployed long-term. Jeremy’s challenge was being layed off from a landscaping company and not being eligible for unemployment benefits. He began trying to find suitable employment where he could get a decent wage, so he could support his family, which connected him with the Fenton office.

Through speaking to Fenton’s Certified Business Solutions Professional Roy, Jeremy learned of an opportunity to gain the skills needed to work as an Asbestos and Abatement Technician utilizing the WIOA On-The-Job (OJT) training services through an employer, 1 Environmental, which could lead to full-time year-around employment.  

Jeremy scheduled a meeting with a Career Coach and filled out all of the necessary paperwork to become eligible for funding. These actions began the process that would assist him with obtaining employment skills that would lead to full-time employment. 

Jeremy started his OJT at 1 Environmental LLC on 3/12/2024. During his first four weeks of employment, he received mileage reimbursement, which assisted him with traveling to and from the work sites. Jeremy learned through the process of his On-the-Job work experience, that it was a challenging job, yet he knew he wanted to continue working as an Asbestos and Abatement Technician with 1 Environmental.

Jeremy completed the OJT training on 5/1/2024. On June 12, he received an increase in his hourly wages as he had successfully become an Asbestos and Abatement Technician with 1 Environmental, LLC.