Michigan Works! Helps Employer Fill Workforce Needs
Propane Plus, Inc. provides residential and commercial propane and MI Stop is a full service gas station, convenience store, deli, and truck stop. Both Propane Plus and MI Stop were struggling to find employees, so they came to Michigan Works! for assistance.
Propane Plus was looking for a CDL driver, while MI Stop was looking for cashiers, store custodians, and deli counter attendants. Michigan Works! Business Services Professional, Jessica Hellenberg, posted multiple positions on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect website for the employer, and collected resumes and applications via email and in person for the open positions. The BSP then sorted these resumes and delivered them to the employer on a weekly basis. Thanks to these services, MI Stop and Propane Plus were able to hire the needed employees (4 hires) and continues to grow. In turn, they are now looking for more cashiers and deli counter attendants, as their deli continues to grow. They say they will continue to work with Michigan Works! and Jessica for their hiring needs.
“We have been successful in finding qualified employees for both businesses utilizing Michigan Works! and personal referrals,” states Propane Plus/MI Stop owner Cliff Beauvais. “Jessica Hellenberg of Michigan Works! has been the key in understanding our business personnel needs, posting these open job positions, and providing resumes from potential employees so we can swiftly begin our hiring process.”