Sanilac- Karen Morris was referred to GST Michigan Works! through the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program in August of 2019. At that time Karen had been laid off from her job of over 3 years. While working in her previous job Karen learned that she had a passion for the Medical Field. During […]
Category: Program Success Stories
Brent Lawson is an Adult participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! Service Provider. Brent was referred to the FHEO Program by the Perkins Special Populations Coordinator at Mott Community College. Brent shared that throughout his life he has had numerous jobs, including working as […]
Sanilac County – Alex Vernarsky had an interest in the electrical trades, and was ready to begin the Step Into Work training program. Advanced Auto Trends in Snover decided to give Alex the opportunity to train with their machine maintenance/repair and machine building department. Alex is doing extremely well, has moved into an extended Step […]
Laura Bice is an Adult participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! Service Provider. Laura attended an Information Session to learn more about how she could re-enter the healthcare industry as she knows that providing care for others is her lifelong duty. Laura followed the […]
Jupiter Manufacturing is a full line CNC, milling, turning, production, prototype, fabrication and die building facility. Due to a job loss, Michael found himself struggling. He had some previous CNC experience, but not to the extent that Jupiter was looking for. Thomas contacted GST Michigan Works! to inquire about the On-the-Job Training Program, which he […]
Aristo-Cast, Inc. had prepared and scheduled training for an employee who had planned to be trained under the Going PRO Talent Fund Fiscal Year 2020 grant, which was not funded due to COVID-19’s early impact. Still needing to have the employee trained, GSTMW! and Aristo-Cast moved in the direction of the Incumbent Worker Training option. […]
While in the chaos the pandemic was creating, Trims Unlimited co-owners, George Mansour and Bill Welch stepped up to the plate with a decision to shift gears, purchase equipment, train and start producing medical-grade masks and gowns. The training was going to take a little time as Ultrasonic Welding and the medical grade material handling […]
When Aurora Cad Cam needed to hire, another employee there recommended a friend, Edward Eskridge, but knew Edward didn’t have experience in this type of work. Edward went through Aurora’s interview process and was offered a position. Trish Whitcomb, the Office Manager at Aurora, got in touch with GSTMW! Eligibility was determined and we were […]
The BRN Success Coach worked with an employee over several months. When this employee began working with the Success Coach, she was homeless and driving a car that could break down on her at any moment. The repairs on the car cost more than the car was worth. This was a hard-working employee. She was […]
Alla Blessing is an Adult participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! Service Provider. A friend of Alla’s who had previously been a Program participant had recommended the opportunity to her. Alla was looking to change her career from retail and further develop her professional […]