Bad Axe – After hosting a series of smaller, in-person job fairs, GST Michigan Works! Huron County office knew they needed a bigger venue to attract more job seekers for a large multi-employer job fair. In mid-September, the event was held at The Gathering Place in Bad Axe, and 21 employers from Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail […]
Sanilac – GSTMW assisted Jay & Kay with an Open House/Job Fair, which included a plant tour, job interview, and WIOA eligibility screening. Despite bad weather and loss of electricity, we were still able to secure at least one WIOA eligible candidate. He began the first day of his OJT the following Monday, and we […]
Bad Axe – Holly Hunt worked part-time jobs in high school as a cashier and receptionist before graduating in 2018. She always knew she wanted a career in the medical field, specifically as a Medical Assistant. In July of 2020, she began her education at Ross Medical Education Center in Saginaw. Following her schooling, she […]
Sandusky – In March of 2021, Kevin Parrott, reached out the GST Michigan Works! office to inquire about a career change. He wanted to find a career that would be able to keep him working year-round and give him the time to spend with family and friends. He had previously worked in both construction and […]
Zimmerman & Sons Electric prides themselves on the belief that their customers’ needs are of the utmost importance. The company faced a shortage of qualified Electricians. To recruit skilled talent, Jason Zimmerman of Zimmerman & Sons Electric attended an informational luncheon about apprenticeships in March 2020 hosted by GST Michigan Works! During the luncheon he […]
Flint – Bret Bozarth, an Army Veteran, spent his childhood in the Metro Detroit Area. As a kid, Bret moved around a lot, and shortly after turning 16 years old he dropped out of high school and started working. Right around his 18th birthday, Bret spoke with an Army Recruiter. The Recruiter allowed Bret entry […]
Lapeer – Michelle came into the Lapeer Service Center based on nothing but word of mouth from her community, and a hope that she can get assistance in returning to work. Michelle, like so many other Americans, was laid off from employment due to the COVID -19 pandemic. Hoping the lay-off she received from Toyo […]
Flint – With over a decade of incarceration behind him, Marvyn Martin would decide to begin his journey toward a new life and a meaningful career. But there were multiple obstacles he had to overcome first. When Marvyn arrived at GST Michigan Works!, he had just graduated from his Offender Success program. He said he wanted […]
Healthcare careers are in demand; nearly 1,300 positions are open! FLINT, MI. – Healthcare employers in Flint and the surrounding areas will be attending a career fair hosted by GST Michigan Works! and The Greater Flint Health Coalition. The fair will be held Tuesday, November 16th, at the Flint GST MI Works! office; located at […]
GST Michigan Works! is proud to recognize National Apprenticeship Week, November 15th – 21st, 2021, along with the City of Flint’s Mayor Sheldon Neeley. An apprenticeship program combines on-the-job training with academic instruction to help prepare those entering the workforce. Apprenticeships can be found in all industries, from construction and manufacturing to energy, health care, […]