Aspire Rural Health System Named 2026 Impact Award Recipient for GST Michigan Works!

In August 2022, CIE Newcor MTG launched a noteworthy initiative by establishing an apprenticeship program in collaboration with GST Michigan Works! This initiative sought to tackle the skills gap in the manufacturing sector through the cultivation of a new generation of talent. GST Michigan Works! has been an invaluable partner throughout this journey, offering crucial […]

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October 2025, the partnership between Fessler & Bowman and GST Michigan Works! continued to demonstrate strong workforce impact. On October 22, 2025, Fessler & Bowman participated as both an exhibitor and sponsor at MiCareerQuest East 2025 at the Dort Event Center, engaging 2,176 students from 52 school districts. Through hands-on demonstrations, heavy equipment simulators, and […]

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Stemco, located in Millington, Michigan, is an advanced manufacturer of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts. If you’ve ever noticed a semi-truck’s wheel caps or suspension components, there’s a good chance Stemco’s products are part of what keeps it running smoothly. Specializing in seals, bearings, hubcaps, kingpins, suspension parts, brake components, and tire/mileage solutions, the company […]

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Rural communities across Michigan’s Thumb region face an ongoing shortage of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), a critical role that connects patients in emergencies to lifesaving healthcare services. Addressing this workforce gap required a coordinated, regional approach focused on both immediate staffing needs and long-term workforce sustainability. Through collaboration with the Thumb Community Health Partnership, workforce […]

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Kais-AIR® continues to show what’s possible when you invest in people. Through the successful completion of the 2025 Going Pro Talent Fund, the company was awarded $115,900. The funding supports a range of training initiatives that build technical skills, strengthen workplace safety knowledge, and ultimately develop the next generation of company leaders.  At the heart […]

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