Ken Demiglio from Creative Asphalt reached out to GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer through one of his employees to ask if they could assist him in filling an open position. The employee was working in the resource area with Scott Beattie and explained his employer needed a truck driver for his asphalt business. Scott took his information and relayed it to business services.

GST Michigan Works! BSP, Treva Rambow, contacted Ken and told him she would utilize the Pure Michigan Talent Connect to locate potential candidates. Initially, Ken expressed concerned that the resumes PMTC would be supplying him would only be individuals applying for unemployment benefits and not really wanting to “go to work”.

Over 60 PMTC registrants were found with the proper licensing requirements and then narrowed down to less than a dozen that had resumes which appeared to be appropriate. One resume stood out that was clearly an individual that was ready to work and had taken the time to submit a well written resume. The resume was submitted on 04/25/22 and on 04/26/22, William Cardew was hired by Creative Asphalt of Lapeer. It was then discovered that William’s resume had been created with the help of Career Coach, Tara Tiedeman! William had also received his funding for truck driving through the Lapeer GST Michigan Works! office.

This is an excellent example of the myriad of services GSTMW offers Employers and Job Seekers to come full circle and create a seamless, employment match!