With the rapid technological advancements and the changing nature of our global workforce, companies must adapt and stay ahead of the curve. One effective way to achieve this is through the implementation of apprenticeship programs. By 2025, most companies should consider incorporating apprenticeship initiatives as a strategic move to foster a highly skilled workforce, ensure […]
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In recent years, the significance of apprenticeship programs to combat unemployment and skill shortages and bridge the gap between education and real-world experience has garnered attention worldwide. While the economic benefits of these programs cannot be dismissed, it is essential to emphasize how creating apprenticeship programs should be more focused on something other than financial […]
CIE Newcor will be better able to meet the growing demand for skilled workers thanks to a new registered mechatronics technician apprenticeship program. The new apprenticeship program was developed through a partnership between CIE Newcor and GST Michigan Works! The program is registered with the United States Department of Labor. This is CIE Newcor’s first […]
For Immediate Release: August 1, 2023 GST Michigan Works! Celebrates the Flint Police Department as August’s Featured Employer in the Dynamic Employer Showcase Flint, MI – GST Michigan Works! is thrilled to announce the Flint Police Department as the prestigious fifth official employer in the groundbreaking GST Michigan Works! Employer Showcase. This innovative campaign is […]
Even before the onset of COVID there was a growing sense within the business community that something was beginning to change regarding our regional workforce. It was becoming more difficult to recruit talent across all industries and skill levels, and employee retention was also beginning to suffer. This evolution within our regional workforce seems to […]
SkyTower LLC is a telecommunications company servicing cell phone providers throughout the United States. Jennifer and Jake McDonald are the owners of SkyTower LLC and have worked with GST Michigan Works! to provide on-the-job training opportunities for their new hire Cell Phone Tower Technicians. Jennifer said, “[We] exist to help clients exceed new heights in the […]
Daijon Prewitt discovered his interest in barbering after his uncle showed him how to cut hair in October of 2021. Daijon practiced on a couple of people and consequently decided he wanted a career as a Barber. The institution his uncle attended had closed, but after some exploration, he learned about Teach 2 Reach School of Cosmetology. However, […]
Jobs for America’s Graduates “5 of 5 Regional Award” recognizes high achievement in five performance metrics for the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program: Graduation Rate, Employment Rate, Full time Employment Rate, Total Full time Positive Outcome (includes employment, further education, military, and apprenticeships), and Further Education Rate. While individual GST JMG Specialists and programs […]
GST Michigan Works! is proud to recognize National Apprenticeship Week, November 15th – 21st, 2021, along with the City of Flint’s Mayor Sheldon Neeley. An apprenticeship program combines on-the-job training with academic instruction to help prepare those entering the workforce. Apprenticeships can be found in all industries, from construction and manufacturing to energy, health care, […]
Flint, Michigan – July 21, 2021: A newly-formed partnership between the City of Flint, GST MI Works! and the University of Michigan-Flint is aimed at getting local citizens back to work and back to school this fall. On Thursday, July 22, the first Back to Work, Back to School Open House will be held at […]