Allied Industrial Group: Building Workforce Excellence Through Collaboration

Allied Industrial Group (AIG) began partnering with GST Michigan Works! in February 2023, following an introduction by Fenton Business Solutions Professional, Roy. Since then, the company has made tremendous strides in workforce development, particularly through the Going PRO Talent Fund program. AIG first applied for the Going PRO Talent Fund in the spring of 2023. […]

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At Mi-Tech Tool, a company specializing in the manufacture of carbide cutting inserts for the oil and gas industry, maintaining high standards in production and quality is critical. The company recently faced a challenge: its state-of-the-art Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) equipment required advanced operator training to maximize its capabilities and ensure that its production standards […]

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Crest Marine, a premier pontoon boat manufacturer in Shiawassee County, has been a significant employer in the region for many years. Recently, the company has expanded its product line, now offering a greater variety of boats and requiring a broad range of specialized skills to meet production demands. These skills include welding, industrial sewing, carpentry, […]

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Valley Enterprises, a leading North American supplier of interior trim components and cargo management systems, is committed to staying competitive and growing in the market. To achieve this, they need well-trained employees capable of analyzing and quickly resolving manufacturing issues. Their team must also conduct effective internal audits to identify areas of non-compliance and waste, […]

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Interpower Induction, located in Almont, is a world leader in induction heating systems. Their systems are integral to various industries, including aerospace, automotive, heavy machinery, railroad, construction, technology, food and beverage, and medical devices.  In a recent partnership, Interpower Induction served as a host mentoring site for Robert, a participant in the “Young Professionals” program. […]

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Gestamp is an international group dedicated to designing, developing, and manufacturing metal automotive components. GST Michigan Works! provides business services to the Lapeer location. Gestamp focuses on internal recruitment and has a proven history of success in saving time and money and increasing retention and motivation. Gestamp identified the need for employees to receive additional […]

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Huron Co. – Finding electricians, maintenance technicians, and tool-and-die journeymen can be challenging, especially in rural areas. Autokiniton, located in Elkton, has USDOL-registered apprentices in each field, and they regularly utilize Delta College to provide the classroom portion of the apprenticeship training. GST Michigan Works! partners with Autokiniton to provide WorkKeys testing for screening new […]

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Sanilac Co. – Jonathan stopped by the Sanilac County office of GST Michigan Works! to learn about available training opportunities. Like many families, theirs had come upon some hard times financially.  Jonathon had just graduated from high school and needed career planning assistance after unsuccessfully attempting to work for a dairy farm, factory, and fabrication […]

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