For more than 70 years, Walbro has been a leader in engine management and fuel systems, manufacturing complex assemblies for the automotive and sport/utility vehicle industries. With a long-standing presence in Michigan, the company continues to invest in one of its greatest strengths, its employees. By creating opportunities for workforce development, Walbro is committed to […]
Job titles like “Insect Packing Technician” and “Feeder Insect Technician” require a specific set of skills that can only be learned while on the job. Josh’s Frog is an industry leader in terrarium equipment, plants, and animals. Everything they do requires training that only they can provide. Josh’s Frogs of Owosso was awarded $3,840.00 in […]
Indian Trails has been a thriving Motorcoach company in Owosso for over 116 years. By connecting over 100 towns in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, Indian Trails enables hundreds of thousands of residents to explore beyond Michigan and just as many to visit our state. Last year, the company recorded over one million passengers. A large […]
Perry Area Fire Rescue is a part of the Southwest Shiawassee Emergency Services Alliance, which serves southern Shiawassee County. They respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to structural fires, medical calls, emergencies, and natural disasters. The operation employs over 40 full-time, part-time, and on-call first responders. When this busy facility needed an […]
Valley Area Agency on Aging was hiring Maliah as a Social Services Paraprofessional and reached out to GST Michigan Works! to inquire about utilizing the On-the-Job Training program to offset the costs of her training. Funds were available, and Maliah began her four-week training program in order to learn how the company maintained case […]
Gemini Plastics operates out of the rural town of Ubly in Huron County, manufacturing high-quality plastic parts for the automotive and other industries. The company prioritizes promotion from within and has established a Tool & Die Apprenticeship Program to train employees in skills that support their current roles while preparing them for future advancement. […]
As the largest refurbisher of mass transit buses east of the Mississippi, Midwest Bus stays very busy. As such, the need for new talent is always present. GST Michigan Works! was able to assist with finding a new employee by combining resources with partnership across the organization. A Justice-Involved Citizen came to the GST […]
In August 2022, CIE Newcor MTG launched a noteworthy initiative by establishing an apprenticeship program in collaboration with GST Michigan Works! This initiative sought to tackle the skills gap in the manufacturing sector through the cultivation of a new generation of talent. GST Michigan Works! has been an invaluable partner throughout this journey, offering crucial […]
At just 19 years old, Chris walked through the doors of Curbco in search of an opportunity to prove himself. Eager to begin a career in the company’s Landscape and Lawn Division, Chris expressed a strong interest in working with his hands and being outdoors. Recognizing his potential, Curbco also understood that Chris would need […]
Since 1902, the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce (SRCC) has been an integral part of the county’s business community, dedicated to economic growth. Serving nearly 500 members, the Chamber’s impact is felt in all corners of Shiawassee County. Assisting with information and working with and supporting many county-wide programs is a daunting task, especially for […]