Some students attended Vassar High School’s “Next Step Palooza” to prepare for college or the military, but Derrick Jobson wants to find a job. “I didn’t really have a clue about (a career) until recently because I didn’t take tech classes, but I’m now in tech so I’m focusing more on welding, and I’m getting […]
Our GST Michigan Works! Service Centers participated in Catholic Charities “Warm All Winter” Resource Fair by gathering donations. Collectively, the agency donated 1,193 items which included: coats, hats, scarves, gloves, socks, booties, undergarments, shoes, toiletries, diapers and more. We are very proud and honored to pool our resources for such a great cause! […]
Lapeer County – In 1987, founder Greg Grabill contracted his first window and door job on a handshake. He was a young craftsman from Michigan, who- while quite talented- had never actually built a window or door. While most would shy away at the thought of diving into uncharted territory, Greg was confident that he […]
Genesee County – In 2019, Domico Med-Device divested from a large international medical device manufacturer to become an independent entity with less than 100 employees. Going from a company of over 2000 to our current size made a big impact on how we did business and the funds to do so. With Domico being […]
Shiawassee County – The Shiawassee Medical Care Facility (also known as Pleasant View) is a 103,000 square-foot, 136- bed, single-story, modern facility in The Commons, a newly developed medical care continuum. Youth participants were given a behind the scenes overview of the entire facility which includes three neighborhoods to serve short- term rehab, memory care, […]
Sanilac County – Abigail Kaufman had been attending St. Clair County Community College parttime since 2015 working toward her Associate Degree in Registered Nursing. She was employed as a bank teller less than 20 hours a week making $9.09 an hour when she came to GST Michigan Works! in July of 2017. She had been […]
Tuscola County – Matthew Litteral came into the Caro Service Center as a Veteran looking for assistance in finding employment and possibly furthering his education. Becoming a truck driver was truly Matt’s heart’s desire. GSTMW! representatives Rick Tuckey, Veterans Services Liaison, and Tori Diegel, Career Coach, were able to facilitate a training scholarship for Matthew to […]
The WIOA summer p[rogram kicked offwith a traininig at the SRESD on July 9th. Students participated i hands-on activities desgined to prepare themfor the summer work experiences. Sudents learned how to be successful on the job through good attendance, a positive attitude, and hard work. Other topics invluded worksite safety, completing job applications and filling […]
Tuscola County – TI Automotive recently had two On-the-Job Training participants (Melissa Shippey and Josslyn Rushlow) complete successful experiences! Melissa Shippey came to TI Automotive without any manufacturing experience. She was looking for an opportunity to gain new skills, and secure long-term employment with advancement possibilities. Mary Brinkman (HR Manager) stated, “Melissa is committed to […]
Nolan, a shy and introverted student, did not know anyone in the program at first. He had several barriers at home which impeded him from pursuing a part-time job. What Nolan lacked in the areas of transportation, family support and peer acceptance JMG was able to supplement through funding, time and the building of interpersonal […]