Sanilac Co. - Llink Technologies is a Tier One Auto Supplier of specialty interior items such as sun visors, leather wrapped consoles and more. They have also successfully launched a proprietary process to re-manufacture automotive headlamps. Llink’s output is growing very quickly, driving an expanding workforce. To overcome the workforce supply constraint, Llink has raised their starting wages to $17/hr. which is now the highest in Sanilac County.

GST Michigan Works! has been consistently working with Llink’s to counteract their recruiting challenges. An opportunity presented itself in January, with the closure of Champion Bus in Imaly city, to fill those talent gaps. Llink Technologies was able to hire eleven people who were dislocated from Champion. GSTMW supported this effort through On-the-Job Training contracts.

​Five employees completed their OJTs by April 1st and five will complete at a later date. Each candidate has/will receive seven weeks of OJT at a value of $2,380. Llink will consequently receive a reimbursement of $23,800. This is extremely helpful for Llink as very few people have the knowledge or background in their specific manufacturing process.

​With continued growth on the horizon, Llink is projecting another hiring push in the second half of 2022. GST Michigan Works! will continue to support Llink’s expansion as the need for partnership arises.