Goyette Mechanical – Another Successful Going Pro Year

Goyette Mechanical, located in Flint, Michigan, has been a family-owned and operated company since 1928.  As Goyette’s growth causes their workforce to grow, the training opportunities provided to their employees also grow larger every year.  Since 2021, Goyette has been awarded a total of $621,154.00 to train 172 current employees and 31 new hires, with […]

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Continuously training employees and utilizing programs like the GoingPRO Talent Fund through GST Michigan Works! is crucial for Niles Industrial Coatings to stay ahead in a dynamic industry landscape. By investing in ongoing training development, Niles ensures its workforce remains skilled and adaptable to evolving technologies and market demands. This commitment enhances employee expertise and […]

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Gestamp is an international group dedicated to designing, developing, and manufacturing metal automotive components. GST Michigan Works! provides business services to the Lapeer location. Gestamp focuses on internal recruitment and has a proven history of success in saving time and money and increasing retention and motivation. Gestamp identified the need for employees to receive additional […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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