The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan continues to be a vital lifeline for families across our region, ensuring that children, parents, and seniors facing hunger have access to nutritious meals and critical support. Serving thousands each year, the Food Bank’s mission goes far beyond food; it represents compassion, stability, and hope for households in need. […]
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Founded in 1976, Huron Casting, Inc. produces high-quality shell-molded steel castings. The company has grown every year since its inception and now operates over 1.5 million square feet of facilities, with an annual production capacity approaching 100,000 tons. Currently, Huron Casting has eight apprentices participating in training while completing their On-the-Job Training (OJT) hours. Additionally, […]
Fernco, Inc., a leader in the manufacturing of flexible pipe connectors and solutions, has exemplified its commitment to workforce development and operational excellence through its successful implementation of the Going PRO Talent Fund. By investing strategically in both current employees and new hires, Fernco has leveraged this funding to build technical skills, leadership capabilities, and […]
In the fast-paced world of advanced manufacturing, keeping up with the latest robotics technology is essential to maintaining efficiency and competitiveness. For Urgent Design, a company that utilizes both FANUC and KUKA robotics in its production processes, training employees on these sophisticated systems was a critical need. Support from the Going PRO Talent Fund enabled […]
Blue Diamond Steel Casting, a veteran-owned business in rural Huron County, is the world’s leading producer of high-quality, shot-backed, large shell-molded steel castings for critical industries such as mining, construction, and railroads. To maintain superior quality and innovative solutions, the company recognized the need to reinvest in technology and workforce skills, particularly in automation and […]
GST Michigan Works! has had the pleasure of working with Epic Machine since 2018. Epic is home to 17 CNC Turning Centers and 9 CNC Milling Centers. They have diversified their customer base to include not only the automotive industry, but also agricultural, construction, rail, medical, food, wind, solar, municipal, and military industries. Since 2018, […]
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 […]
For more than a century, Memorial Healthcare System has served as a cornerstone of care in Shiawassee County. As the county’s largest employer, Memorial continues to grow—not only expanding its facilities, but also its reach well beyond the region. With that growth comes a constant demand for qualified staff across a wide variety of departments, […]
Located in Port Sanilac, Fagan Investments is a full-service real estate and construction company that acquires, renovates, constructs, manages, and sells properties throughout the region. With a long-standing team of employees who’ve grown through hands-on, on-the-job training, Fagan has built a strong workforce rooted in experience. Now, the company is taking that foundation to the […]
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) was awarded funding through the Going PRO Talent Fund. This allowed them to provide employees with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills needed to perform their jobs effectively. DFA was awarded funds to provide numerous training courses, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Electrical, Statistical, and Valve Functions. Ten […]