For more than 70 years, Walbro has been a leader in engine management and fuel systems, manufacturing complex assemblies for the automotive and sport/utility vehicle industries. With a long-standing presence in Michigan, the company continues to invest in one of its greatest strengths, its employees. By creating opportunities for workforce development, Walbro is committed to […]
Regency Plastics is a Technical Blow Molding Manufacturing facility, part of Gemini Group. Located in a rural area, the company has faced challenges finding qualified employees for some of its open positions. As a result, Regency focuses on training and promoting employees from within the facility to build a strong and capable workforce. Through conversations […]
GST Michigan Works! is proud to recognize LaFontaine Automotive Group for its continued commitment to developing and investing in its workforce through the FY25 Going PRO Talent Fund Cycle 1 Award. On April 30, 2026, Business Solutions Professional Roy Reynolds presented a reimbursement check for $194,246.25 to Ryan LaFontaine and the LaFontaine Automotive Group leadership […]
Job titles like “Insect Packing Technician” and “Feeder Insect Technician” require a specific set of skills that can only be learned while on the job. Josh’s Frog is an industry leader in terrarium equipment, plants, and animals. Everything they do requires training that only they can provide. Josh’s Frogs of Owosso was awarded $3,840.00 in […]
Indian Trails has been a thriving Motorcoach company in Owosso for over 116 years. By connecting over 100 towns in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, Indian Trails enables hundreds of thousands of residents to explore beyond Michigan and just as many to visit our state. Last year, the company recorded over one million passengers. A large […]
Since its establishment, Memorial Childcare Academy in Owosso, Michigan, has dedicated itself to supporting families in nurturing and educating their children. Under the leadership of Executive Director Adam Grass, the academy has made strides in enhancing its offerings, particularly through the launch of a new apprenticeship program for Childcare Development Specialists in partnership with GST […]
Curbco Inc. continues to demonstrate its commitment to workforce development and employee advancement through its strong partnership with GST Michigan Works! During FY25 Cycle 1, Curbco was awarded $16,200 through the Going PRO Talent Fund to support training and upskilling opportunities for its workforce. Based in mid-Michigan, Curbco Inc. is a respected concrete contractor specializing […]
TGI Direct was awarded $18,000 through the FY25 Going PRO Talent Fund to support the training and development of its workforce. Through this investment, the company was able to utilize $10,000 to provide on-the-job training for five (5) new hires, equipping these new employees with the skills needed to succeed. This also allows them to […]
Perry Area Fire Rescue is a part of the Southwest Shiawassee Emergency Services Alliance, which serves southern Shiawassee County. They respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to structural fires, medical calls, emergencies, and natural disasters. The operation employs over 40 full-time, part-time, and on-call first responders. When this busy facility needed an […]
American Rheinmetall, a valued manufacturer in Lapeer County and a leader in the government defense industry, specializes in highly skilled machining and welding. As the company continues to grow, leadership recognized the importance of developing its workforce from within while ensuring experienced tradespeople continued to build specialized skills. Like many manufacturers, Rheinmetall faced the challenge […]