When most people think of recycling centers, they picture bins of paper, plastic, and glass. But at American Recycling Center, the focus is on rubber. Located in Owosso, the facility specializes in recycling rubber scrap—primarily from the automotive industry—and transforming it into pellets used to create rubberized tracks, playgrounds, and pool decking across the country. […]
Flushing, MI — VETS ACCESS LLC, a veteran-focused organization dedicated to workforce development in skilled trades, has made significant strides in training and upskilling through the Going PRO Talent Fund FY24 Cycle 2 Award. With a strong commitment to creating career pathways for veterans and civilians alike, VETS ACCESS utilized these funds to expand its […]
Chris Schuler, Business Solutions Specialist, and Bart Sadler, Employment Specialist, from GST Michigan Works to explore the resources available for job seekers and employers in the Genesee, Shiawassee, and Thumb regions. They explain the difference between Michigan Works and the Unemployment Agency, highlighting how their team assists with unemployment claims, job registration, career coaching, and […]
As a high-volume machine shop, H&H Tool operates CNC machines to produce more than four million parts each month. With such high production demands, it’s essential that employees can read and interpret blueprints accurately to ensure efficiency and precision. Thanks to a $5,815 award from the Going PRO Talent Fund, H&H Tool provided specialized blueprint […]
Huron Co. – Early Years Preschool & Childcare is excited to announce the launch of a new Child Development Specialist apprenticeship program, developed in partnership with GST Michigan Works! This initiative aims to provide aspiring educators with hands-on experience and essential training in early childhood education, ensuring the highest standard of care for children in […]
One of the biggest challenges Vidon Plastics faced was reducing scrap and downtime to increase overall efficiency. With support from the Going PRO Talent Fund, the company was able to deliver targeted training to employees at all levels, introducing veteran workers to new methodologies while helping newly hired staff build hard skills in extrusion efficiency. […]
VetCon Inc., based in Burton, Michigan, is not just building infrastructure—they’re building futures. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), VetCon stands as a beacon of opportunity for military veterans transitioning into civilian careers. With a strong focus on electrical contracting and construction management, VetCon has transformed its workforce development strategy through a mix of […]
Through the support of the Going PRO Talent Fund, Lapeer Plating & Plastics (LP&P) was able to provide 8D Problem Solving and Setup Time Reduction training for 31 employees, with a goal of building a more connected, skilled workforce. One of the company’s main challenges had been helping employees understand how their roles contribute to […]
Molly Lindsey 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. Molly first heard of the FHEO Program while searching online for scholarship options to enter the medical Field. At the time she was working as Health Aid at local school […]
Hazel Carter is an Adult participant from the Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! service provider. Hazel was a former retail worker who became unemployed in 2023 when her employer went out of business. After registering for unemployment, Hazel was searching for employment on the Pure Michigan Talent website and found […]