Genesee Co. – In the vibrant landscape of Michigan’s electrical industry, Halligan Electric Inc. stood as a beacon of innovation and excellence. Their commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction had earned them a stellar reputation. Still, they knew they needed to invest in their workforce to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field. To […]
Genesee Co. – Wolverine Fire & Protection has long recognized that its most valuable asset was its workforce. With a mission to continuously improve safety standards and exceed client expectations, they understand the importance of investing in their employees’ skills and knowledge. However, like many businesses, they faced the challenge of funding comprehensive training programs. […]
Kendra IT is a small but growing IT and communications company specializing in new installations and servicing computer network infrastructure, fiber optic, and communications equipment. Their clientele includes school districts, hospitals, and public libraries. Their name was changed this year to Division 27 to reflect the designation of Division 27 as communications on construction blueprints. […]
Tuscola Co. – d/s Services provides grain handling and building storage products to local Michigan farmers and commercial agricultural companies. The Going PRO Talent Fund award allowed d/s Services employees to enhance their skills and knowledge through OSHA 10 (first-year employees) and OSHA 29. These certifications aid employees in conducting their daily jobs while maintaining […]
Huron Co. – Finding electricians, maintenance technicians, and tool-and-die journeymen can be challenging, especially in rural areas. Autokiniton, located in Elkton, has USDOL-registered apprentices in each field, and they regularly utilize Delta College to provide the classroom portion of the apprenticeship training. GST Michigan Works! partners with Autokiniton to provide WorkKeys testing for screening new […]
Be ready for new opportunities, better ideas, improved processes, shared successes, when utilizing the Going Pro Talent Fund. At work or at leisure, the fundamental advice echoed by Jack Goggins, the Founder of NorthGate, is to always ‘Be Ready!’ This guiding principle is ingrained in the company’s ethos, urging its members to be prepared for […]
Starting a surgical technologist apprentice career means having a solid work ethic, a strong desire to learn, and a commitment to quality. An illustration of this is Sarah from Hills and Dales General Hospital, who completed her registered apprenticeship program on November 29, 2023. Sarah demonstrated success in the constantly changing healthcare field by dedicating […]
Genesee Co. – Atlas Outdoor, a thriving lawn and landscape company in Genesee County, Michigan, boasts a workforce of over 100 employees and a well-earned reputation for delivering top-notch services across multiple counties. Sam and Brandi Gembel, the proud owners, prioritize a unique company culture that emphasizes the significance of work-life-growth balance. They view a […]
Gemini Plastics is a custom plastic extrusion facility in the rural town of Ubly, MIchigan. Like many other businesses, they are facing retirement in some of their key positions, so they need to train employees to step into those positions. Gemini Plastics applied for and received Going Pro Funding of $17,910.00 to train five current […]
Genesee Co. – T.O. applied to Curbco, Inc. in early August 2023 to work as a Parking Lot Sweeper. The hiring managers at Curbco, Inc. believed that even though T.O. did not have the required skills he did have enough transferable skills. By utilizing the On-the-Job Training program through GST Michigan Works!, T.O. would be […]