Career Path to Success
Since 2021, GST Michigan Works! has been working very closely with Goyette Mechanical in providing successful career paths to their current and future employees. By overseeing their Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) awards and ensuring that trainings are completed following their application, those career paths become stable and easily accessible to their employees. This creates a strong workforce for Goyette Mechanical and Genesee County.
In 2024, Goyette Mechanical was awarded $437,400.00 through the GPTF. With this award, they were able to train a total of 124 incumbent workers, along with 26 newly hired workers. They were also able to continue the training for 81 current USDOL Registered Apprentices.
Goyette Mechanical’s intent is for every employee they hire to be on a career path to be successful at Goyette. Employees trained through the GPTF award all gained skills that make them more valuable to the company and the customers they serve. All employees receive an increased level of responsibility and opportunities, which also results in pay increases. By training employees, it significantly improves their business operations and productivity and reduces downtime for both customers and employees. Goyette can introduce and offer new services to current and potential customers in other markets and increase profitability.
In 2024, Goyette was able to provide a total of $373,670.00 in training to their employees. Their Going PRO Talent Fund reimbursement check was a very beloved delivery!
What are their employees saying about the training opportunities?
“I wanted to make sure I thanked you for sending me to the training I went to last week. It was awesome. I’m really excited to use what I learned this AC season.”
“Dear Mr. Goyette, I’m writing to thank you for being committed to training your employees. I’m only in period three of my apprenticeship, but I have already learned so much. I’m looking forward to the braze and solder course that Gary is going to put on next month.”
“If anyone is considering the Merlo training, I would highly recommend it. My team who took the training all said they learned a lot and are already using some of the info for one of the next bids.”
Despite ongoing industry-wide challenges, Goyette made progress in employee training throughout 2024. Cherie Parks, HR Director, shared that while scheduling training sessions wasn’t always easy, due to limited trainer availability, staffing conflicts, and unexpected illness, Goyette remained committed to upskilling its workforce. Goyette maintained its reputation for reliability while investing in its employees’ growth.
Cherie Parks, HR Director, shared that Goyette appreciates all the effort, patience, and support provided by Cindy and Laura at GST Michigan Works! They [GST] are wonderful to work with!”