GST Michigan Works! was connected to LJ Inc. through our partnership with the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance. LJ Inc. worked directly with an outside employment group to complete their Going PRO fact-finding, training plan, and application. After receiving an FY23 Cycle 1 Going PRO award of $77,500.00, GST connected directly with Laura Slieff, President, and […]
Starting a surgical technologist apprentice career means having a solid work ethic, a strong desire to learn, and a commitment to quality. An illustration of this is Sarah from Hills and Dales General Hospital, who completed her registered apprenticeship program on November 29, 2023. Sarah demonstrated success in the constantly changing healthcare field by dedicating […]
Meet Martin, a strong and dedicated person who endured various challenges, such as homelessness, while being a single parent. Martin encountered difficulties adjusting to civilian life and supporting his child after serving his country in the military. Martin didn’t allow the difficulties to stop him from reclaiming his life and giving his family a bright […]
In manufacturing, you continually need to decrease downtime and increase production to remain profitable. Without properly trained employees, manufacturers would not be able to accomplish this. There are many employees in the skilled trades who are close to retirement, so we need to have new journeymen trained and ready to fill those shoes. Manufacturers need […]
As a Business Solutions Professional, the job is to engage with employers and promote the various opportunities open to them and their employees through GST Michigan Works! That is sometimes easier said than done. This was the case with Memorial Healthcare in Owosso. Memorial Healthcare (Hospital) is the largest employer in Shiawassee County and has […]
Kappen Tree Service (KTS) is the largest Michigan-based tree service that works for three utilities all within Michigan. They built a state-of-the-art training facility to keep their employees safe and stay on the “cutting edge”. Employees go through a 3-year apprenticeship program and having access to the facility helps them move forward with more ease […]
Genesee – Vehicle City Onsite Fleet Services is a Veteran, woman-owned business operating in Genesee County. The company specializes in on-site mobile repair of delivery trucks, box trucks, semi-trucks, company cars, shop equipment, and yard equipment repair. In March 2021, Vehicle City’s Operations Director reached out to GSTMW! to request assistance with talent recruitment. During […]