Shiawasse Co. – Trisha, a single parent, came to GST Michigan Works! Owosso service center via referral to the PATH program during a challenging time in her life. She was facing several barriers to success, including transportation, childcare, and a need for training to obtain full-time employment that would get her on her chosen career […]
Sanilac Co. – Ryan came into the GST Michigan Works! in Sanilac County in November seeking help with his unemployment. While applying for unemployment in the office, we discussed the circumstances of his layoff. Ryan mentioned that his boss could have kept him working if he had a CDL license. He was concerned about the […]
Lapeer Co. – Katelyn has a long work history in manufacturing. While she enjoyed the work, her heart was in helping people. As a working adult, taking time off to attend school felt daunting. Still, after some career setbacks, Katelyn decided to follow her heart. At the time of application, she worked as an unlicensed […]
Be ready for new opportunities, better ideas, improved processes, shared successes, when utilizing the Going Pro Talent Fund. At work or at leisure, the fundamental advice echoed by Jack Goggins, the Founder of NorthGate, is to always ‘Be Ready!’ This guiding principle is ingrained in the company’s ethos, urging its members to be prepared for […]
Starting a surgical technologist apprentice career means having a solid work ethic, a strong desire to learn, and a commitment to quality. An illustration of this is Sarah from Hills and Dales General Hospital, who completed her registered apprenticeship program on November 29, 2023. Sarah demonstrated success in the constantly changing healthcare field by dedicating […]
Genesee Co. – Atlas Outdoor, a thriving lawn and landscape company in Genesee County, Michigan, boasts a workforce of over 100 employees and a well-earned reputation for delivering top-notch services across multiple counties. Sam and Brandi Gembel, the proud owners, prioritize a unique company culture that emphasizes the significance of work-life-growth balance. They view a […]
Gemini Plastics is a custom plastic extrusion facility in the rural town of Ubly, MIchigan. Like many other businesses, they are facing retirement in some of their key positions, so they need to train employees to step into those positions. Gemini Plastics applied for and received Going Pro Funding of $17,910.00 to train five current […]
Genesee Co. – T.O. applied to Curbco, Inc. in early August 2023 to work as a Parking Lot Sweeper. The hiring managers at Curbco, Inc. believed that even though T.O. did not have the required skills he did have enough transferable skills. By utilizing the On-the-Job Training program through GST Michigan Works!, T.O. would be […]
Huron Co. – Valley Gear & Machine is a family-owned business in the Thumb of Michigan that has been in operation since 1989. They were running into challenges when trying to hire and train employees to run the CNC Lathe and Mill Machines. Valley Gear & Machine applied for and was awarded Going Pro Grant […]
STEMCO (Millington) is committed to creating exceptional customer experiences through its world-class manufacturing and engineering of innovative wheel end products for the commercial vehicle industry. They stated, “We believe this is what you get when you’re driven by safety.” They believe the challenge to build capability within work colleagues is just as important as financial […]