Lapeer County – In 1987, founder Greg Grabill contracted his first window and door job on a handshake. He was a young craftsman from Michigan, who- while quite talented- had never actually built a window or door. While most would shy away at the thought of diving into uncharted territory, Greg was confident that he […]
Category: Employer Success Stories
Genesee County – “Magna Electronics was awarded the Going Pro Training Funds from the State of Michigan for 2019 and was able to bring on 10 new employees and train them successfully. This has assisted us immensely as we move into our new facility located in Holly, MI with making sure we have well-trained operators […]
Tuscola County – MediLodge of Cass City, provider of long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation solutions recently hired three individuals eligible for On-The-Job Training. All three were hired as nursing assistants/hospitality aides and quickly moved into CNA training once interest and appropriate qualifying factors were determined and met. MediLodge went a step further, inviting Dorsey […]
TI Automotive recently had two individuals complete successful On-The-Job Training experiences, Renee Burnham and Joseph Dybilas! This facility location has an extremely experienced, capable and loyal workforce. The average length of years a person has worked there is 30+ years with approx. 30 employees having 40 years or more of service! Following several years of […]
Kendra is the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition for Gemini Group. Kendra has been with the Gemini Group for nearly 3 years where she started as the Human Resource Generalist at Thumb Tool & Engineering, a subsidiary of Gemini Group. In June of 2018, she transitioned into the Talent Acquisition role. She has earned her Associate of […]
GST Michigan Works! Going Pro Talent Fund [GPTF] Recipients. $1,038,896 In Funding was Awarded to 41 Businesses! Grabill Windows and Doors, Inc, Almont – $8,450 Aristo-Cast, Inc. Almont – $1,500 Gemini Group, Inc, Bad Axe – $20,047 Thumb Tool & Engineering, Bad Axe – $14,480 Right at Home of Central Michigan, Brighton – $46,500 MI-Tech […]
Magna Electronics, located in Holly, Michigan, is a supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in innovative electronic components and sensor systems to increase vehicle safety, enhance driver comfort, and support the growing trend of electrification and autonomous driving. Magna Electronics is the only rearview camera maker in the United States and North […]
ValTec is a four-member Michigan LLC located in Imlay City, MI. Their partners possess over 100 years of automotive/non-automotive plastic and business experience. ValTec was established in January 2005 and started operations with just 12 employees. The company has grown to employ over 170 people. ValTec owns 34+ injection-molding machines ranging from 85T to 1,500T. […]
When Rob Evoy first visited Michigan Works! in May of 1991, he remembers being required to sign up through the unemployment office as a VA requirement. He started a career in law enforcement November of that same year and remained gainfully employed until December of 2012 when a traumatic incident took place at work. An […]
Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) provides competitive awards for employer responsive training that enhances talent, productivity, and employment retention while increasing the quality and competitiveness of Michigan’s businesses. The Going PRO Talent Fund ensures that Michigan’s employers have the talent they need to compete and grow, and individuals have the skills they need for […]
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