Advanced Auto Trends Inc. (AATI) is an injection molder specializing in sunroof components for the automotive industry. The company’s niche expertise lies in overmolding metal components with plastic and precisely positioning them in molds using robotic automation. Because of the highly specialized nature of its work and the limited local labor pool in rural […]
Category: Employer Success Stories
Harbor Beach Community Hospital, located in Huron County, is an acute care, emergency, and extended care facility that serves the surrounding community’s medical needs. In addition to the hospital, the organization operates two medical clinics. Like many employers in rural areas, the hospital faces challenges in finding candidates with the necessary credentials to fill […]
Gemini Plastics operates out of the rural town of Ubly in Huron County, manufacturing high-quality plastic parts for the automotive and other industries. The company prioritizes promotion from within and has established a Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program to train employees in skills that support their current roles while preparing them for future advancement. […]
As the largest refurbisher of mass transit buses east of the Mississippi, Midwest Bus stays very busy. As such, the need for new talent is always present. GST Michigan Works! was able to assist with finding a new employee by combining resources with partnership across the organization. A Justice-Involved Citizen came to the GST […]
When a fire alarm sounds, there is no negotiating with time. In that instant, preparation is everything, and preparation is built long before the first spark. Since 1958, Wolverine Fire Protection Co., headquartered in Mt. Morris, Michigan, has stood as a steady guardian of communities across the region and beyond. As a family-owned company […]
At Sunny Patch Learning Center, the journey of personal and professional growth is exemplified by the accomplishments of two dedicated individuals, Shavon and Martha. Both apprentices have completed their Childcare Development Specialist Apprenticeship Programs, a vital initiative aimed at addressing the workforce needs in Flint, Michigan’s childcare industry. Sunny Patch Learning Center, founded by […]
Kappen Tree Service, a well-known and highly respected employer in Michigan’s rural Thumb region, employs approximately 409 individuals and is proudly woman-owned. The company specializes in line clearance services, playing a critical role in maintaining a reliable power supply across the state. Their clients include major utility providers such as DTE Energy (Detroit Edison), […]
Thumb Alarm Systems, a locally owned security company based in Lapeer, Michigan, has spent over 60 years providing affordable security solutions to local homes and businesses. As the company has grown, it has faced challenges in finding employees who meet the strict background and security requirements needed to build trust with customers. At the […]
Founded in 2001, DayStarr Communications is a locally owned Internet and phone service provider in Shiawassee and Clinton Counties. DayStarr serves both private and business customers with high-speed internet, cloud-based business phone systems, and other wholesale services. These offerings have made Owosso a “GIG” city. As the company grows and technology changes, the need […]
In the heart of Flint, Hurley Medical Center stands as more than a hospital; it is a cornerstone of community health, workforce development, and opportunity. As a premier public teaching hospital, Hurley has served the region for more than a century, delivering advanced care while preparing the next generation of medical professionals through academic […]