GST Michigan Works! Going Pro Talent Fund [GPTF] Recipients. $1,038,896 In Funding was Awarded to 41 Businesses! Grabill Windows and Doors, Inc, Almont – $8,450 Aristo-Cast, Inc. Almont – $1,500 Gemini Group, Inc, Bad Axe – $20,047 Thumb Tool & Engineering, Bad Axe – $14,480 Right at Home of Central Michigan, Brighton – $46,500 MI-Tech […]
Sarah Perkins was a participant of the PATH program in Shiawassee County. Already having an Associates of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Sarah came to our office seeking job search tips and reemployment assistance. Her barriers to employment included clothing and transportation funding. Through diligently completing her job searching assignments during, Sarah obtained employment at Dr. Mark Medel’s office […]
Magna Electronics, located in Holly, Michigan, is a supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in innovative electronic components and sensor systems to increase vehicle safety, enhance driver comfort, and support the growing trend of electrification and autonomous driving. Magna Electronics is the only rearview camera maker in the United States and North […]
Jamie Fogle attended a WIOA Career Services orientation on April 11, 2018. She came to the orientation seeking assistance with steps needed for her to gain full-time employment. She had previously been employed with Taylor Life Center for over 10 years but was feeling overwhelmed with the sudden unemployment and the idea of having to […]
ValTec is a four-member Michigan LLC located in Imlay City, MI. Their partners possess over 100 years of automotive/non-automotive plastic and business experience. ValTec was established in January 2005 and started operations with just 12 employees. The company has grown to employ over 170 people. ValTec owns 34+ injection-molding machines ranging from 85T to 1,500T. […]
Lilah Rourke came to GST Michigan Works in October of 2017 seeking help in becoming a Certified Nurse Aide. Lila was a young, single mother who had discontinued college after her freshman year due to an unexpected pregnancy. She was working a part-time cashier job at a local store to support her child. However, 20 […]
Production Development Systems is a small industrial automation producer in Sandusky. They are a very agile and innovative company, with a visionary leader who is keenly aware of trends and opportunities in the marketplace. To these ends, PDS has recently become a certified Fanuc Integrator, meaning they are licensed to include Fanuc branded robots in […]
Tessa began working with GST Michigan Works! on 6/01/17. She is a single mom and was in the process of completing her Associate’s Degree for her R.N. through Kirtland College in Roscommon. She was having a difficult time juggling college and living expenses. GST Michigan Works! was able to provide $6,000 towards her two final semesters. She successfully completed her degree […]
Robert Moye was referred to GST Michigan Works! November of 2017. At the time he was laid off for the 5th time working as a welder at minimum wage. His previous employer explained to him that he most likely would not have been laid off had he possessed a welding certification. Robert met with a […]
On November 2, 2018, the Out of School Youth program participants from GST Michigan Works! learned the qualifications and necessary training to become a CNC operator/machinist when they participated in a Talent Tour at Ultra-Dex, USA, a tooling manufacturing company located in Flushing, MI. Students on the Talent Tour were able to observe a […]