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 […]
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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 […]
When Rassini Brakes, a leading automotive manufacturer, faced a setback in securing Going PRO Talent Fund support, they didn’t slow down. Instead, they shifted gears with the help of the GST Michigan Works! Business Services team. Recognizing the need to continue investing in their workforce, a new opportunity was identified: the Industry Infinity grant, an […]
As a high-volume machine shop, H&H Tool operates CNC machines to produce more than four million parts each month. With such high production demands, it’s essential that employees can read and interpret blueprints accurately to ensure efficiency and precision. Thanks to a $5,815 award from the Going PRO Talent Fund, H&H Tool provided specialized blueprint […]
One of the biggest challenges Vidon Plastics faced was reducing scrap and downtime to increase overall efficiency. With support from the Going PRO Talent Fund, the company was able to deliver targeted training to employees at all levels, introducing veteran workers to new methodologies while helping newly hired staff build hard skills in extrusion efficiency. […]
Through the support of the Going PRO Talent Fund, Lapeer Plating & Plastics (LP&P) was able to provide 8D Problem Solving and Setup Time Reduction training for 31 employees, with a goal of building a more connected, skilled workforce. One of the company’s main challenges had been helping employees understand how their roles contribute to […]
Eighteen employers in the GST Michigan Works! region have secured $1,103,470 million in Going PRO awards for the FY25 Cycle 2 period. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) invests in Going PRO Talent Fund grants to employers through Michigan’s workforce system, which involves a very competitive application process. The Going PRO Talent […]