Huron Co. – Valley Gear & Machine is a family-owned business in the Thumb of Michigan that has been in operation since 1989. They were running into challenges when trying to hire and train employees to run the CNC Lathe and Mill Machines. Valley Gear & Machine applied for and was awarded Going Pro Grant […]
Category: Program Success Stories
STEMCO (Millington) is committed to creating exceptional customer experiences through its world-class manufacturing and engineering of innovative wheel end products for the commercial vehicle industry. They stated, “We believe this is what you get when you’re driven by safety.” They believe the challenge to build capability within work colleagues is just as important as financial […]
According to our local High Demand Career Clusters, the areas of Accounting, Administrative Assistant, and Bookkeeping are the top three areas in “Education and Business” for employment opportunities and needs by local employers. The ability to place Youth participant Mirna Flores came with some specific requests. Mirna had three requests for a work placement: the […]
In November 2022, Fessler & Bowman began working on their FY23 Cycle 1 Going PRO application. Fessler & Bowman anticipated they would have current employees train in the following courses: Project Management, Blueprint and Estimating, Procore Field Applications, Utility Locating/Damage Prevention, and Construction Supervision. They applied in the total amount of $175,840.00. Fessler & Bowman […]
Makayla graduated from High School in the spring of 2022, completing the two-year Graphic Design program at the Sanilac Career Center. She was very interested in gaining some additional work experience, and GST Michigan Works! was able to place her with Stoliker’s Custom Designs that summer. Through them, she gained practical experience in screen printing […]
Tuscola Co. – Dr. Jean Barden, owner of Greater Thumb Eyecare, had expressed the need for training for her Opticians in order to perform better and assist in the company’s growth. Dr. Barden stated, “My staff felt the training made them more excited about their careers by learning new information and reinforcing other things they […]
Robert is an Adult participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) program, a GST Michigan Works! service provider. A year ago, Robert was working as an Activity Aid at a residential nursing facility. Robert has always had a caring nature and wanted to make a difference in the lives of […]
Laila is an Out-of-School Youth participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) program, a GST Michigan Works! service provider. Laila has been interested in a healthcare career since she was a child and she has a passion for helping others. After graduating high school Laila was working as a retail […]
Ethan has been a great student who is motivated to succeed. He has worked hard in tutoring to improve his skills. He has managed to balance his employment, education, and family responsibilities. His determination will serve him well in the future! When Ethan started his GED, he dropped out of high school after being suspended. […]
Carson’s journey towards becoming a certified Heavy Equipment Operator was strongly shaped by his determination and the essential support he received from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program at GST Michigan Works! His Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Specialist (JMG), Dominque, recognized Carson’s potential, dreams, and played a crucial role in helping him acquire […]