Job Seeker & Employer Find a Win-Win with MW! On-the-Job Training
Louis Sylvester came to Michigan Works! because he was finding it difficult to secure employment. Fortunately for Louis, MW! Business Services Professional Bernadette Schuelke, was working with a company who would prove to be a perfect fit.
Bernadette had been working with Abend Brothers Collision to help them with their hiring needs, providing LMI data, background checks, etc. Bernadette matched up Louis with Abend Brothers and with the help of an OJT training program and MW! support services, Louis was given a chance with Abend Brothers Collision doing automotive services, repair and collision.
Abend Brothers was so impressed with Louis, that within the first 30 days, Louis received a raise. He has received subsequent raises in only 90 days, and is now at a 30% higher wage than when he started.
Louis will be completing his OJT training in March.
"I am so grateful for the opportunity received from Michigan Works! and the work first program. With gainful employment, I have room to grow and an opportunity to get recertified in automotive. It is nice to be so appreciated by my new employer for outstanding performance. It encourages me to continue to keep up the good work!" stated Louis.
"From all the other resources we have dealt with in the past, this is the best outcome we could have expected! Thank you, Michigan Works! Louis has been a wonderful employee with his positive attitude and hard work. He’s always on time and always does what he is suppose to do - above and beyond!" says Tina Kirschner, Abend Brothers Office Manager.