Lapeer – James Paschky came to GST Michigan Works! in search of assistance in completing welding courses offered through the Lapeer ISD. While screening James for eligibility, the GSTMW! team discovered that he had dropped out of high school. At the time of application, James was not quite ready to start his GED journey, but […]
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Lapeer – Tisha Pate came to GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer Service Center as a single parent seeking assistance with LPN courses. She had been working as a CNA since 2007 and knew that completing her LPN program would increase her overall wage potential and employability. Tisha had some struggles during her courses at Dorsey […]
Sanilac – Brandon Kitchen came into GST Michigan Works! looking for information on obtaining a CDL. Despite having no work experience, he was eager to get started with training and find employment. Brandon was eligible for WIOA as an Out-of-School Youth due to inexperience and lack of income. Brandon began training at Thumb CDL in […]
Goyette Mechanical specializes in industrial, municipal, government, military, residential and institutional work in the areas of heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical. In 2021, Goyette Mechanical will accumulate approximately $121 million in annual sales. Approximately 70% of the sales are service work, negotiated and/or design build projects. The company looks for opportunities in Michigan and select […]
Rolls Mechanical is a woman-owned business based in Fenton, Michigan. For over 27 years, they’ve been providing commercial and industrial facilities with expert HVAC, refrigeration, controls and plumbing services. Rolls Mechanical provides 24-7-365 service and new construction services. They strive to provide high quality work, accompanied by awesome customer service and honesty. Karly Rolls understands […]
Midwest Bus Corporation which started in 1980 is the largest transit bus remanufacturer in the United States. Based in Owosso, they do everything from accident repair to complete refurbishment. The company has ongoing contracts with Boston Mass Transit as well as airport shuttle bus services which include both regular and matriculated buses. Being a 2022 […]
Thumb Plastics needed GD&T, PLC, Minitab and Management Skills for their new supervisors. Training was needed to ensure that employees were confident and efficient in their jobs, quality products could continue to be manufactured, and new supervisors know how to communicate with their staff. GST Michigan Works! met with Human Resources at the Gemini Group […]
Jace Jelinek came into the GST Michigan Works! Fenton office November 17th of 2022 looking for some help. Jace was working at another machining company in Fenton as a temp CNC Operator for almost a year. He was looking to find a company where he would be hired as a full-time employee and not have […]
GST Michigan Works met with Human Resources for the Gemini Group and determined that applying for a Going Pro Grant may be the best solution for their training needs. Regency Plastics applied for and were awarded a Going Pro Grant. They utilized this grant for Value Stream Mapping, Core Tools SPC, GD & T Fundamentals, […]
SkyTower LLC is a telecommunications company servicing cell phone providers throughout the United States. Jennifer and Jake McDonald are the owners of SkyTower LLC and have worked with GST Michigan Works! to provide on-the-job training opportunities for their new hire Cell Phone Tower Technicians. Jennifer said, “[We] exist to help clients exceed new heights in the […]