Lapeer County – GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer had the pleasure of working with Courtney Banks under the WIOA program from January 30th – May 23rd, 2019. During this time, Courtney was attending LAW Enforcement Regional Training Academy (LERTA) through Mott Community College in Fenton. This training prepares students for employment as a Police Office. […]
Thanks to Michigan Works 2019 Going Pro Grantm H&H Tool was able to offer additional training to 15 of our current employees to help each and every one of them advance their career in one way or another. Some of the training courses that we were able to send our employees to included; LabVIEW Machine […]
Our small town community is a blessing as well as a curse. The blessing is we get to know the community and help make an impact in where we live. The down side of a small community is getting the talent that we need to run a successful business. Partnering with GST Michigan Works! and […]
Sandusky – “When life kicks you down, you feel hopeless. When I left your office, I felt hopeful.” This is how Lori Hall described her first experience with the GST Michigan Works! Sanilac Service Center. Lori initially visited the Sanilac Service Center in August of 2019 after a devastating job loss. She had been dismissed […]
ShaWanda Washington is an Adult participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! Service Provider. ShaWanda was visiting the GST Michigan Works! Service Center when she learned of the FHEO Program Prior to beginning her journey with the FHEO Program, ShaWanda was employed as a school […]
The Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program visited Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy on August 27, 2019 with twelve Out-of-School youth participants to learn about in-demand career opportunities within the company. Participants were led to a call center wear staff members spoke with customers to identify medication needs, resolve insurance issues or assist with developing payment plans. […]
Arika McClain is a Youth participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! Service Provider. Arika was working as a housekeeper when she learned of the FHEO Program from a co-worker. Arik attended an Information Session and it was there that she chose to pursue a […]
Ryann Richardson visited Career Services in April 2019 in pursuit of occupational training in welding. She had several barriers to employment to overcome and her career coach, Kim Streeter, had determined that Ryann would need additional services through our community partner network before moving forward to training. The development of an Individual Services Strategy/Career […]
Sanilac – While Ametek prefers to hire experienced workers when possible, the current labor market has created more opportunity for the company to consider less experienced applicants. Though Amber Glaza had no manufacturing background, she decided to take a chance and apply to Ametek for the position of electro-mechanical assembler. Amber impressed Ametek during her […]
“My Welding certificate changed my life. I never would have thought when I came to GST MI Works! 3 years ago this is where I would be.” – Raymond Miller Flint – Raymond Miller was referred to GST Michigan Works! in April of 2016. At the time he was unemployed and was looking for employment […]