Sydney took an important step toward achieving her employment goals as a Job Corps student when she enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program through GST Michigan Works! Like many job seekers, Sydney understood that finding stable employment required persistence, commitment, and the willingness to embrace new opportunities. She was determined to […]
American Rheinmetall, a valued manufacturer in Lapeer County and a leader in the government defense industry, specializes in highly skilled machining and welding. As the company continues to grow, leadership recognized the importance of developing its workforce from within while ensuring experienced tradespeople continued to build specialized skills. Like many manufacturers, Rheinmetall faced the challenge […]
S&S Family Childcare Center in Huron County has celebrated a significant milestone with the successful launch of its first apprenticeship program, which was officially registered with the U.S. Department of Labor on October 7, 2022. This program has not only benefited the center but has also paved the way for aspiring childcare professionals like Kelli […]
Briana came to GST Michigan Works! through the FAE&T program with no previous work experience. Determined to prepare her for employment, she was referred to the WIOA Out of School Youth and Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) programs, where she built essential career readiness skills and gained valuable hands-on workplace experience. To help remove barriers […]
Allied Industrial Group, a family-owned leader in precision manufacturing, continues to demonstrate its commitment to building a highly skilled workforce. On December 4, 2024, the company was notified that it had been awarded support through the FY25 Going PRO Talent Fund, enabling significant investment in high-level skilled trades training tailored to the advanced manufacturing sector. […]
When Stephanie, a credentialed and experienced social services worker, returned to Michigan from Kentucky to care for her parents, she anticipated a smooth transition back into the workforce. With a strong passion for helping others, she was eager to reconnect with an agency where she could continue making a difference. However, after several months of […]
When Mindy from Bay Ventures Group in Midland contacted Business Services at the Caro Service Center, she was looking for assistance hiring and conducting orientations for road construction flagger positions in the Thumb Area. Recognizing that requiring candidates to travel from the Thumb to Midland could discourage job seekers, GST Michigan Works! offered to provide […]
Kimberly traveled to Michigan with a clear purpose: to grow, to transform, and to align her effort with the potential she knew she carried. Her eagerness was not accidental; it was the quiet signal of someone ready for more. That journey first led her to Set Apart Enterprises, a valued partner of GST Michigan […]
Amber’s journey began in July 2024, when she walked into the office for her WIOA orientation. At the time, Amber was a single mother working as a housekeeper at McLaren Thumb Region. She worked hard to support her family but wanted to build a career that would provide more stability and opportunity for herself […]
After gaining custody of his young son, Jesse became a single parent and quickly realized the importance of building a stable future for his family. Determined to succeed, he began exploring his options and, by securing reliable childcare and identifying an available training program, started putting a clear plan into action toward long-term, full-time […]