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 […]
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 […]
Securing a Going PRO Talent Fund award for $406,402.00, Goyette Mechanical, a leader in plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical services for over 95 years, made a significant investment in building its highly skilled and future-ready workforce. The Going PRO funding allowed Goyette to expand incumbent worker training opportunities, strengthen its talent pipeline, and meet the […]
Autokiniton is a Tier 1 steel stamping supplier serving the Big Three automakers and many other companies. Like many businesses in the rural area, they face ongoing challenges with hiring and retaining employees, making it essential to provide the training needed to remain competitive. To support workforce development, Autokiniton offers three Apprenticeship Programs: Electrical, Tool […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Friday, February 27th, GST Michigan Works! hosted a successful Skilled Trades Career Expo, bringing together job seekers and employers from across Genesee County and beyond for a day focused on opportunity, connection, and career growth. With 258 job seekers in attendance and 25 employers actively participating, the event created a dynamic environment where individuals […]
Flint Odyssey House secured a FY25 Cycle 1 Going PRO Talent Fund Award of $146,600.00, of which they were able to utilize $108,600. This award allowed Flint Odyssey House to continue to train its 13 U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Registered Community Health Worker Apprentices. The first program in the State of Michigan for […]