We recently sat down with Matt Rajda, the training coordinator for the Iron Workers Local 25 training center as he explains his role, what ironworkers do, the different occupations in the trade as well as the working conditions and application process. As a training coordinator, Matt oversees the apprenticeship program and the journeyman upgrading programs […]
We recently had a chance to sit and talk with Russel Davis, Michigan State Director for the United States Director of Labor, Director of Apprenticeships. Russel shared what makes up an actual registered apprenticeship and breaks down what the five basic components of an apprenticeship, and how they differ from any other work-based trainings. A […]
We recently had a chance to sit down with John Hartwell, Career and Outreach Coordinator for Operating Engineers 324. He has been in the trade for almost 30 years. Through John, we learned about what operating engineers do and what an exciting trade it is to be in, with every day being a challenging, exciting, […]
GST Michigan Works! restricts all visits to appointment ONLY! While we are open during the COVID-19 pandemic, we must protect our clients and our employees. With reports of more than 4,200 coronavirus cases in the United States alone (per the Business Insider) and the closing of businesses across the state, we must take this virus […]
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist Joins Local Lawmakers in Celebrating Local Talent, Career Development Efforts in Northwest Michigan LANSING, MI (March 9, 2020)— Local talent development and employment successes were among those celebrated by state leaders at the Michigan Works! Association Impact Awards, last week. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, local lawmakers and statewide talent development officials […]
We hope you are all still doing well during these uncertain times! As we continue to navigate through these interesting waters and be sure we are all staying safe, we wanted to share with you a series of TIPS from USDOL & OSHA. For more quick tips, please visit OSHA.GOV […]
As of Tuesday, April 14th Director Donofrio Gives updates on the unemployment system and implementation of the Federal CARES Act. “I want to start off by really talking about some of the things that the department of labor and economic opportunity are doing on this time of crises, specifically talking about unemployment insurance. We really […]
The BRN Success Coach worked with an employee over several months. When this employee began working with the Success Coach, she was homeless and driving a car that could break down on her at any moment. The repairs on the car cost more than the car was worth. This was a hard-working employee. She was […]
Alla Blessing is an Adult participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! Service Provider. A friend of Alla’s who had previously been a Program participant had recommended the opportunity to her. Alla was looking to change her career from retail and further develop her professional […]
Diamond Fordham is a Youth participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! Service Provider. Diamond was working as a Direct Care Worker when she learned about the FHEO Program from a co-worker. She knew that she wanted to become a Certified Nurse Assistant, as she […]
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