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 […]
GST Michigan Works! is very pleased to have partnered with Advanced Auto Trends (AAT) for many years, including STTF and Going Pro Talent Fund applications. We have assisted them with On-the-Job Training contracts, Incumbent Worker Training projects, and Youth Work Experience. AAT has consistently supported our Manufacturing Forums, Advisory Councils and more. It has been […]
J & S Tire and Service is a small automotive repair shop in Owosso employing five people. The owner, Steve Gill, would like to employ more because the business is always booked with repairs. The problem is there are not enough available technicians to fill the need. Knowing this, Steve took a different approach by […]
Shiawassee – Patrick Coe came to the GST Michigan Works! Owosso Service Center at a difficult time. While he was currently employed, his hours and wages had been severely reduced. Prior to that, Patrick worked for Kroger, working 60 hours per week, earning twice the hourly wage he was currently being paid. His goal was […]