Through the support of the Going PRO Talent Fund, Lapeer Plating & Plastics (LP&P) was able to provide 8D Problem Solving and Setup Time Reduction training for 31 employees, with a goal of building a more connected, skilled workforce. One of the company’s main challenges had been helping employees understand how their roles contribute to […]
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Molly Lindsey is an Out-of-School Youth participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) program, a GST Michigan Works! service provider. Molly first heard of the FHEO Program while searching online for scholarship options to enter the medical Field. At the time she was working as Health Aid at local school […]
Hazel Carter is an Adult participant from the Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! service provider. Hazel was a former retail worker who became unemployed in 2023 when her employer went out of business. After registering for unemployment, Hazel was searching for employment on the Pure Michigan Talent website and found […]
In July of 2024, Landon walked into the GST Michigan Works! Tuscola Service Center. He was entering his final year at Saginaw Valley State University, pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Like many students, Landon was seeking support to ease the financial burden of tuition and reached out to GST Michigan Works! to explore eligibility […]
When Kailey visited the GST Michigan Works! Owosso office, she was seeking more than just a job—she was looking for a path to long-term stability and purpose. A single mother of two, Kailey had been working seasonal jobs in tax preparation and accounting, while also serving as an on-call firefighter—an experience that sparked her passion […]
Tekeviohn’s story is about staying strong, learning, and finding his true path. After graduating from high school in Saginaw, he knew he wanted more for his future, and he wasn’t afraid to work for it. He took a big step forward by enrolling in Job Corps, determined to gain the skills he needed to build […]
Nathaniel had proudly served as a Corrections Deputy with Genesee County since February 2020. With a clear vision for his future, he was ready to take the next step in his law enforcement career—while continuing to serve the community he cared about. Thanks to the strong partnership between Genesee County, Mott Community College, and GST […]
Victoria is a determined and visionary young woman whose journey through the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) Program has been filled with growth, grit, and grace. She has a clear dream of becoming an architect and takes on every opportunity with focus and courage. Her story is a powerful reminder of what perseverance can do, […]
John had some big shoes to fill. His father worked for decades at the Flint Fire Department, and John knew he wanted to give back to his community that has raised him to be the man he is today, but little did he know that the community would take him to places nobody has ever […]
Wendy walked into her local GST Michigan Works! the day the job she loved and worked for the past 23 years closed their doors. She didn’t know anything about unemployment and came in seeking assistance with filing a claim. She ended up finding a lot more than she expected. The Tuscola Service Center offered her […]