Perry Area Fire Rescue is a part of the Southwest Shiawassee Emergency Services Alliance, which serves southern Shiawassee County. They respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to structural fires, medical calls, emergencies, and natural disasters. The operation employs over 40 full-time, part-time, and on-call first responders. When this busy facility needed an […]
American Rheinmetall, a valued manufacturer in Lapeer County and a leader in the government defense industry, specializes in highly skilled machining and welding. As the company continues to grow, leadership recognized the importance of developing its workforce from within while ensuring experienced tradespeople continued to build specialized skills. Like many manufacturers, Rheinmetall faced the challenge […]
Sydney took an important step toward achieving her employment goals as a Job Corps student when she enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program through GST Michigan Works! Like many job seekers, Sydney understood that finding stable employment required persistence, commitment, and the willingness to embrace new opportunities. She was determined to […]
S&S Family Childcare Center in Huron County has celebrated a significant milestone with the successful launch of its first apprenticeship program, which was officially registered with the U.S. Department of Labor on October 7, 2022. This program has not only benefited the center but has also paved the way for aspiring childcare professionals like Kelli […]
Briana came to GST Michigan Works! through the FAE&T program with no previous work experience. Determined to prepare her for employment, she was referred to the WIOA Out of School Youth and Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) programs, where she built essential career readiness skills and gained valuable hands-on workplace experience. To help remove barriers […]
Allied Industrial Group, a family-owned leader in precision manufacturing, continues to demonstrate its commitment to building a highly skilled workforce. On December 4, 2024, the company was notified that it had been awarded support through the FY25 Going PRO Talent Fund, enabling significant investment in high-level skilled trades training tailored to the advanced manufacturing sector. […]
When Stephanie, a credentialed and experienced social services worker, returned to Michigan from Kentucky to care for her parents, she anticipated a smooth transition back into the workforce. With a strong passion for helping others, she was eager to reconnect with an agency where she could continue making a difference. However, after several months of […]
When Mindy from Bay Ventures Group in Midland contacted Business Services at the Caro Service Center, she was looking for assistance hiring and conducting orientations for road construction flagger positions in the Thumb Area. Recognizing that requiring candidates to travel from the Thumb to Midland could discourage job seekers, GST Michigan Works! offered to provide […]
In a recent InFocus interview, GST Michigan Works! Certified Business Solutions Professional Chris Schueler and Career Coach Bart Sadler discussed how the organization helps both job seekers and employers navigate today’s changing workforce. They emphasized that GST Michigan Works! is not the unemployment office, but rather a re-employment resource, helping people move back into the […]
Monica had decided it was time for a career change. Her previous employment included dairy farms and factory work. She was looking for something that felt more rewarding personally. Monica came to GST Michigan Works! with hopes of finding a new career path. She met with a career coach and discussed her interests. She […]