GST Michigan Works! is proud to announce the successful securing of more than $1.9 million in FY26 Cycle 1 Going PRO Talent Fund awards on behalf of 41 regional employers, through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). This critical investment will support employer-driven training for incumbent workers, USDOL Registered Apprentices, and newly […]
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Flint, MI — MiCareerQuest™ East 2025 was a tremendous success, bringing together industry, education, and community partners to help shape the region’s future workforce. The event, held on October 22, 2025, welcomed 2,176 registered students from 52 school districts across the region for an interactive, hands-on career exploration experience at the Dort Event Center.More than […]
Flint, Mich. — GST Michigan Works! today expressed strong concern regarding the Michigan House of Representatives’ FY26 budget, passed Tuesday, which includes deep cuts to workforce development funding. Key programs—including the state’s flagship Going PRO Talent Fund, Registered Apprenticeships, Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG), and Barrier Removal Employment Success (BRES)—are eliminated under the plan. “These […]
Eighteen employers in the GST Michigan Works! region have secured $1,103,470 million in Going PRO awards for the FY25 Cycle 2 period. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) invests in Going PRO Talent Fund grants to employers through Michigan’s workforce system, which involves a very competitive application process. The Going PRO Talent […]
LANSING, MI—Youth Solutions hosted its 15th Annual Career Development Conference (CDC) at the Lansing Center. The event brought young participants from the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) program together to demonstrate the career and workforce development skills they had learned throughout the year. JMG is the flagship program of Youth Solutions, a nonprofit organization that […]
Flint, MI – Hurley Medical Center, a pioneer in innovative medical services since its establishment in 1908, has been selected as the GST Michigan Works! April Employer in their esteemed Employer Showcase. This recognition highlights Hurley’s commitment to excellence in healthcare and its ongoing dedication to serving the community. From expertly trained medical professionals to […]
AUTOKINITON NAMED GST MICHIGAN WORKS! FEBRUARY EMPLOYER IN EMPLOYER SHOWCASE Autokiniton, a leading provider of value-driven and sustainable automotive components and assembly solutions, has been recognized as the GST Michigan Works! February Employer in their Employer Showcase. This prestigious accolade highlights Autokiniton’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and fostering growth within the automotive industry. Autokiniton has […]
FLINT, MI – LaFontaine Automotive Group, founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine, has been selected as the GST Michigan Works! September Employer in their prestigious Employer Showcase. With a commitment to personalized customer experiences, community engagement, and over four decades of automotive excellence, LaFontaine Automotive Group has emerged as a nationally-recognized name […]
For Immediate Release: July 19, 2023 Area Employers Awarded over $1.3M for Training Through Cycle 2 of Going PRO Talent Fund (Talent Fund) Twenty-four area employers located across Genesee, Huron, Sanilac, Shiawassee and Tuscola counties were awarded a total of $1,353,925 to train current and new employees and apprentices. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity […]
FLINT, MI – GST Michigan Works! is proud to announce that Josh’s Frogs, a renowned provider of captive-bred exotics and supplies, will be participating as our fourth official Employer Showcase. The Employer Showcase is a dynamic campaign that first launched by GST Michigan Works! at the start of 2023, aimed at revolutionizing the job market […]