On November 2, 2018, the Out of School Youth program participants from GST Michigan Works! learned the qualifications and necessary training to become a CNC operator/machinist when they participated in a Talent Tour at Ultra-Dex, USA, a tooling manufacturing company located in Flushing, MI. Students on the Talent Tour were able to observe a […]
When Rob Evoy first visited Michigan Works! in May of 1991, he remembers being required to sign up through the unemployment office as a VA requirement. He started a career in law enforcement November of that same year and remained gainfully employed until December of 2012 when a traumatic incident took place at work. An […]
Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF) provides competitive awards for employer responsive training that enhances talent, productivity, and employment retention while increasing the quality and competitiveness of Michigan’s businesses. The Going PRO Talent Fund ensures that Michigan’s employers have the talent they need to compete and grow, and individuals have the skills they need for […]
“Karin Hemphill assisted Hurley Medical Center on various recruitment projects during 2017 and 2018. Karin was instrumental in ensuring that the flyers were sent to GST Michigan Works! various partners. The 2017 Job Fair was held at the GST Michigan Works! location in Flint in the afternoon. It was very successful. Our nurse managers, along with the recruitment team, […]
H&H Tool is a Tier II Automotive Supplier of precision machined fluid connector parts and supplies a majority of vehicles in North America. They were experiencing a skill shortage and had to reduce the requirements of machine operators which lead to a decrease in the quality of parts being produced. They were concerned about staying […]
d/s Services Inc. is a manufacturer, distributor, installer, and retailer of high quality, innovative agricultural equipment. They specialize in grain storage, grain drying, and grain handling. d/s Services Inc. received an STTF Grant through the State of Michigan in 2018. They utilized this training grant to build, expand, refresh, and renew the skill sets of their current […]
The Gemini Group trained nine HR staff members in a Payroll Law class through the 2018 The Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) Grant. The STTF awards grants to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current employees and individuals to be hired. Training is customized to meet employee skill requirements and is short-term in […]
Michigan’s Skilled Trades Training Funds (STTF) provides competitive awards to employers for training leading to increased employee productivity and increased competitiveness of Michigan businesses. The grant process is competitive and funds are allocated quickly, so a complete and accurate application is critical. GST Michigan Works! is offering four STTF Information Sessions across the region! For […]