Genesee – After being laid off for the second time as a Leak Surveyor, Nygel decided it was time to acquire a career where layoffs weren’t as common. On September 24, 2021, Nygel met with a Career Coach to discuss the path to becoming a CDL-A Driver. After completing the Workplace Excellence workshops and CASAS […]
Lapeer – Alvis came to GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer during December 2021 due to a layoff. He was assisted in the Resource Room with completing his unemployment. While working with a Career Coach, Alvis mentioned that he was not certified and therefore ineligible for a raise. He was currently making $15/hr. as a welder […]
Huron – D’Carlos Sageman was referred to the Huron County GST Michigan Works! Service Center by the City of Bad Axe. The city wanted to hire D’Carlos for their Summer Recreation Program as a Camp Counselor and heard that we may be able to sponsor D’Carlos as a “Young Professional”. The Young Professionals grant allows […]
Sandusky – Ben Kendra started Kendra IT as a “side gig” when he was a sophomore in high school. He went on to begin a successful career as an IT Manager for a public school district, but eventually decided to devote his full attention to Kendra IT. He was making more income from his part-time […]
Huron – Cooperative Elevator takes pride in being on the leading edge of Technology, so when they learned that drones were being uses in agricultural settings, they wanted more information. Upon meeting with Rantizo, an industry leader in Drone Spraying Equipment, the company concluded that drones would be useful in applying fungicides on crops in […]
Owosso – While working on the 2022 Going Pro Talent Fund, GST Michigan Works! in Shiawassee County was contacted by AmeriChem Sales Company for assistance with the Talent Fund application. AmeriChem Sales Company produces and sells industrial lubricants is located in Mason in Ingham County which is serviced by Capital Area Michigan Works! The company […]
Lapeer – Active Home Medical in Lapeer has been in the role of a vendor for supplying our Medical Occupation Students uniforms and required medical equipment for customers enrolled in training via GST Michigan Works! for several years. When the Young Professionals work experience initiative opportunity opened, local Lapeer youth participant seemed like she may […]
Lapeer – Ryan Reamer, Plant Manager for H & H Tool of Lapeer was a participant in a career exploration session as part of a Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates activity designed to expose local students from Quest High School to careers in manufacturing. The career exploration session was such a success that a follow-up plant […]
Owosso – Maurer Heating and Cooling has been a long-standing business in Owosso working in the HVAC industry selling, installing, and servicing commercial and residential products. Over the years GST Michigan Works! has been in touch with Maurer many times, keeping the lines of communication open should they need assistance. In September 2022, a follow […]
Erricka Mayfield is an adult participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) program, a GST Michigan Works! service provider. Erricka heard about the FHEO program from a friend of her family and decided to call in and get more details. She attended one of the FHEO Program information sessions on […]