Tuscola County – Dr. Jean Barden, owner of Greater Thumb EYECARE, has utilized GSTMW! OJT and IWT programs to help grow her business. In early 2020 she purchased a new location, thinking she would have at least a year to renovate the old Chase Bank into a larger office space. Little did she know that COVID-19 would strike […]
Genesee County – Vicinia Gardens is a Senior Living Community located in Fenton with four facilities and a massive 3 story facility nearing completion. Vicinia Gardens is a growing organization. Their approach to exceptional care and placement has resulted in rapid growth and an immense need for both new employees and upskilled current staff. With an eye […]
Owosso – Michael Sutton began working with Career Services in October 2019. Right away, he was entered into the Offender Success program through the GSTMW! partnership with Catholic Charities. Michael was seeking assistance with obtaining full-time employment. He also expressed a desire to return to school and obtain a degree in some type of social […]
Sanilac- Karen Morris was referred to GST Michigan Works! through the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program in August of 2019. At that time Karen had been laid off from her job of over 3 years. While working in her previous job Karen learned that she had a passion for the Medical Field. During […]
Flint – Jason Jackson was referred to GST MI Works! September 2020 by his brother who had previously sought out GST Michigan Works! to obtain employment. Jason was currently working part-time at a retail store making minimum wage but wanted a full-time position at a company where he could grow. After speaking with Career Coach, […]
Brent Lawson is an Adult participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! Service Provider. Brent was referred to the FHEO Program by the Perkins Special Populations Coordinator at Mott Community College. Brent shared that throughout his life he has had numerous jobs, including working as […]
Josh’s Frogs is a business that sells exotic amphibians, reptiles, live feed, plants, and equipment for terrariums. All of this is done completely online, there is no storefront. Over the past year, the company has experienced fantastic growth and is now at over 100 employees. The fact that people are staying home due to the […]
Aleah Smith 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. Before joining the FHEO Program, Aleah was working in retail when she decided that she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare because she enjoys helping others. Once […]
Sanilac County – The Great Lakes Advanced Manufacturing Collaboration was implemented by the Croswell/Lexington school district as another avenue for students to gain in-demand skills, and achieve high-paying careers. This concept was conceived as a pilot project at the Madison Heights school district by their High School Principal Dan Gilbertson, who is now the Superintendent […]
We are pleased to welcome Rafael Turner of Consumers Energy to the GSTMW! WDB. Mr. Turner has replaced Kyle McCree in the community affairs manager role for Genesee and Shiawassee counties. Mr. Turner brings established relationships and leadership skills to his new role with Consumers Energy. Before joining Consumers Energy, Mr. Turner was a program […]