GST Michigan Works! is working to reduce unemployment with their summer training and employment program (STEP). The state of Michigan has an unemployment rate worse than the “great recession.” With looming reports confirming Genesee County as having the highest unemployment rates in the state, GST Michigan Works! is ready to help. FLINT, MI. (07/06/2020) – […]
Laura Bice is an Adult participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! Service Provider. Laura attended an Information Session to learn more about how she could re-enter the healthcare industry as she knows that providing care for others is her lifelong duty. Laura followed the […]
Lora has been working at North Gate since early 2016. With the help of her Dream Coach Aaron (SIPI), Lora was approved assistance with the BRN wrap around program and MICA 2.0 grant. Lora paid 5% of the vehicle purchase price and GST Michigan Works! was able to pay the remaining sale price. GST Michigan […]
Transportation is one of the top barriers to obtaining and retaining employment. With the support of the network, Kevin and Lora are back on the road, helping to secure their employment for years to come! Kevin has been employed at North Gate since the beginning of 2018. Due to the changes in his work hours, […]
Due to a job loss Michael found himself struggling. While searching for his next career move, Michael learned of an opportunity with Jupiter Manufacturing in Harbor Beach. Jupiter Manufacturing is a full line CNC, milling, turning, production, protype, fabrication, die building facility. While Michael had some previous CNC experience, it was not to the extent […]
Free Career Training For Adults Working on GED or Diploma. CYBER SECURITY Tuesday 3-7 pm Cisco Networking Academy’s Cyber Ops Associate course focused on skills needed to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to Cybersecurity threats. This course runs for 36 weeks, for a total of 144 hours of training. […]
Miamor Harris 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. Miamor learned about the FHEO Program from Morr Workforce Development, after inquiring about Medical Assistant training. Miamor shared that she has always enjoyed studying health sciences and had […]
After a long pause in funding with the Going PRO Talent Fund – Michigan Works Association applauds lawmakers and administration for including Going PRO Talent Fund money in FY 2021 state budget. From the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity page, you’ll see the veto message as stated: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the […]
“While Scott is a rock star every single day, he has really risen to the occasion during the pandemic,” said Jody Kerbyson, CEO of GST Michigan Works!. “When the American Job Center offices were creating remote service strategies and determining how to serve our communities in virtual environments, Scott refused to leave the office. Early […]
Aurora Cad Cam is a small business in Lapeer County with a big desire to not only just survive but to thrive and in these uncertain, unprecedented times that takes extraordinary drive! They just proved they continue to have that drive by completing their ISO 9001:2015 intensive training. GST Michigan Works! was able to […]