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, […]
TGI Direct is a premier provider of print, mail, and fulfillment services tailored specifically for companies operating in highly regulated industries. Established in 1964 as a print and mail house, TGI Direct has evolved into a full-service direct marketing firm serving multiple sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and higher education. Since July 2020, TGI Direct, Inc. […]
ACI Plastics is a leading sustainable recycler dedicated to innovative solutions in plastic recycling. By transforming waste into valuable products, ACI not only achieves substantial cost savings but also makes a significant contribution to environmental conservation. Recently, ACI Plastics took a bold step forward by securing $218,000 through the Going Pro Training Fund to supplement […]
In June 2024, GST Michigan Works! Business Solutions Professional Roy Reynolds and Mark Bourassa, the new Corporate Recruiter & HR at Rolls Mechanical, met to discuss recruitment efforts and future opportunities with GST Michigan Works! A key topic of discussion was the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, designed to assist employers with offsetting the costs of […]
Allied Industrial Group is a company made up of several industrial tooling disciplines; manufacturing, fabrication, metal processing, paint, and powder coat, custom ergonomic solutions, and consulting, sale, service, and support of industrial fastening tooling. One of their long-time salesmen is retiring this year. This could have meant years of accumulated tooling knowledge leaving Allied, and as […]
Sunny Patch Early Learning Center has exemplified a successful partnership with GST Michigan Works! leveraging a suite of programs to enhance their growth and development initiatives. Through the Pure Michigan Talent Connect (PMTC), Sunny Patch Early Learning Center identified a perfect fit for their team—a teacher assistant whose values aligned seamlessly with their organizational culture. […]
As public-school funding is decreasing due to declining enrollments, every training dollar helps. Owosso Public Schools, the largest district in Shiawassee County, is always looking for ways to help train their staff, and new hires are no exception. Several of the non-teaching staff needed some additional specialized training to be proficient in their new positions. […]
For over 100 years, Indian Trails Motor Coaches has been a staple in Owosso. The company is always striving to be the best by offering state-of-the-art buses and exceptional customer service. As new drivers enter the profession, the need for training in the customer service area is addressed. Indian Trails turned to GST Michigan Works! […]
When you have job titles like Arachnid Keeper, Isopod Technician, Amphibian Keeper, and Microfauna Technician, you have a unique enterprise! This is Josh’s Frogs. Here they breed and raise dart frogs, hissing roaches, lizards, and other terrarium-type animals and plants. Due to the specialized “nature” of their business, not many new hires have all the […]