Trinity had a steep mountain to climb. She wanted to break into the HVAC industry as a technician. When speaking about it, she said, “As one of the most male-dominated industries to get into with a very competitive job market, it felt like something unattainable for me.” However, with a little help, she was able […]
GST Michigan Works! is proud to announce the successful securing of more than $1.9 million in FY26 Cycle 1 Going PRO Talent Fund awards on behalf of 41 regional employers, through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). This critical investment will support employer-driven training for incumbent workers, USDOL Registered Apprentices, and newly […]
Flint, MI — MiCareerQuest™ East 2025 was a tremendous success, bringing together industry, education, and community partners to help shape the region’s future workforce. The event, held on October 22, 2025, welcomed 2,176 registered students from 52 school districts across the region for an interactive, hands-on career exploration experience at the Dort Event Center.More than […]
For more than a century, Memorial Healthcare System has served as a cornerstone of care in Shiawassee County. As the county’s largest employer, Memorial continues to grow—not only expanding its facilities, but also its reach well beyond the region. With that growth comes a constant demand for qualified staff across a wide variety of departments, […]
Located in Port Sanilac, Fagan Investments is a full-service real estate and construction company that acquires, renovates, constructs, manages, and sells properties throughout the region. With a long-standing team of employees who’ve grown through hands-on, on-the-job training, Fagan has built a strong workforce rooted in experience. Now, the company is taking that foundation to the […]
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) was awarded funding through the Going PRO Talent Fund. This allowed them to provide employees with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills needed to perform their jobs effectively. DFA was awarded funds to provide numerous training courses, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Electrical, Statistical, and Valve Functions. Ten […]
TGI Direct, Inc., a longstanding Flint-based company known for its commitment to excellence in marketing consultation and fulfillment services, recently took a major step toward upskilling in digital transformation. In partnership with GST Michigan Works! and Mott Community College, TGI Direct successfully trained 12 of its employees in Microsoft Power BI through an Industry Infinity […]
Advanced Auto Trends Inc. (AATI), a plastic injection molding company based in rural Snover, operates 24/7 with 115 employees across three shifts. In a location where recruitment and retention are especially challenging, AATI recognized the value of investing in its current workforce to help retain employees and build future leaders. Through ongoing conversations with GST […]
When Rassini Brakes, a leading automotive manufacturer, faced a setback in securing Going PRO Talent Fund support, they didn’t slow down. Instead, they shifted gears with the help of the GST Michigan Works! Business Services team. Recognizing the need to continue investing in their workforce, a new opportunity was identified: the Industry Infinity grant, an […]
Abigail and Briana recently completed their USDOL apprenticeship programs at Aspire Rural Health Systems, marking a significant milestone in their journey to becoming skilled surgical technologists. Starting their training on June 24, 2024, these dedicated individuals embraced the rigorous one-year program with enthusiasm and resilience, supported by the resources of GST Michigan Works!. Throughout their […]