Huron Co. - Valley Gear & Machine is a family-owned business in the Thumb of Michigan that has been in operation since 1989.  They were running into challenges when trying to hire and train employees to run the CNC Lathe and Mill Machines.

Valley Gear & Machine applied for and was awarded Going Pro Grant Funding of $4,550.00 to assist them with training. They sent four employees to Axsys, Inc. to complete Lathe, Lathe Live Tool, and Mill Essentials training.  These employees could then return to the facility and share what they learned with their fellow employees. They said the training helped them to be more knowledgeable about what they were doing and increased their efficiency and productivity. Employees are more confident working with the Lathes and Mills now.

Valley Gear & Machine would like to send employees for additional training so they can continue to grow and advance their careers.  With increased knowledge, Valley Gear & Machine hopes to increase their business and provide additional jobs to workers in the area.