Huron – Xander came to GST Michigan Works! in Bad Axe as a referral from the Huron Area Technical Center. He was being assisted by Carrie Prill, Transition Supports Provider. Xander was not able to take CDL-A training at the Tech Center, so his other alternative was sponsorship from GST Michigan Works! Xander qualified for […]
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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 […]
Flint – Donavin Sayles applied at local employer Curbco, Inc. to work as a Horticulturist. While Donavin was motivated to work hard, and willing to learn, he did not have any previous experience as a Horticulturist. He needed assistance to start his career off on the right foot. GST Michigan Works! Business Services team worked […]
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 […]
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 […]