Sandusky – Ben Kendra started Kendra IT as a “side gig” when he was a sophomore in high school. He went on to begin a successful career as an IT Manager for a public school district, but eventually decided to devote his full attention to Kendra IT. He was making more income from his part-time […]
Category: Employer Success Stories
Huron – Cooperative Elevator takes pride in being on the leading edge of Technology, so when they learned that drones were being uses in agricultural settings, they wanted more information. Upon meeting with Rantizo, an industry leader in Drone Spraying Equipment, the company concluded that drones would be useful in applying fungicides on crops in […]
Owosso – While working on the 2022 Going Pro Talent Fund, GST Michigan Works! in Shiawassee County was contacted by AmeriChem Sales Company for assistance with the Talent Fund application. AmeriChem Sales Company produces and sells industrial lubricants is located in Mason in Ingham County which is serviced by Capital Area Michigan Works! The company […]
Lapeer – Active Home Medical in Lapeer has been in the role of a vendor for supplying our Medical Occupation Students uniforms and required medical equipment for customers enrolled in training via GST Michigan Works! for several years. When the Young Professionals work experience initiative opportunity opened, local Lapeer youth participant seemed like she may […]
Lapeer – Ryan Reamer, Plant Manager for H & H Tool of Lapeer was a participant in a career exploration session as part of a Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates activity designed to expose local students from Quest High School to careers in manufacturing. The career exploration session was such a success that a follow-up plant […]
Owosso – Maurer Heating and Cooling has been a long-standing business in Owosso working in the HVAC industry selling, installing, and servicing commercial and residential products. Over the years GST Michigan Works! has been in touch with Maurer many times, keeping the lines of communication open should they need assistance. In September 2022, a follow […]
Deford Country Grocery, a little store in a tiny town, was in the process of expanding after it was passed down a generation to Ryan Abasso, who purchased the store from his parents after they retired. At the time, Deford Grocery offered a small variety of groceries, beer, wine, liquor, and a single pump for […]
As the Elk River Hop Farm continues to grow, they need to develop a reliable and sustainable talent pipeline; not only to supply their seasonal staffing needs, but also supply a few dedicated full-time employees who have the desire to learn the complex process of hop growing and processing. The Thumb Region has the ideal […]
GST Michigan Works! in Shiawassee County received a phone call from McCarthy Building Companies asking for assistance in speaking with an MWA in another region. GST was asked to give information about how we worked with McCarthy and the services provided to them. McCarthy is an out of state company and was the general contractor […]
TI Automotive is an Employer that has had great success with GST Michigan Works! On-the-Job Training program. GSTMW has assisted TI with three job fair/hiring events over the past year where they have found qualified candidates to fill their job openings. Throughout these events, GST has assisted TI Automotive with OJT funding. For the program […]