Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Michigan, Inc. and its affiliate, the Life Support Training Institute (LSTI), hosted a graduation ceremony on Friday, August 7, to celebrate 8 new emergency medical technician (EMT) graduates at Superior Ambulance’s Southfield Station.
This graduation marks another milestone in Superior Ambulance’s ongoing effort to strengthen the region’s EMS workforce and meet the growing demand for skilled EMTs across Michigan and the Midwest.
“As the demand for emergency medical professionals continues to grow, investing in education and workforce development is essential to ensuring our communities have reliable medical support when it matters most,” said Kim Godden, Vice President of Superior Ambulance. “We thank these graduates for their commitment and dedication to emergency response and patient care throughout the region.”
The graduates completed hands-on training through LSTI, Superior Ambulance’s workforce development initiative, which trains, equips, and hires local residents for careers in emergency medical services (EMS).
The graduates are pictured with Superior Ambulance leadership and Lathrup Village Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Garrett.
Congratulations to these eight graduates on reaching this important milestone and choosing a career dedicated to serving others. Programs like LSTI are creating meaningful pathways to good-paying careers while strengthening the emergency medical workforce our communities rely on every day,” said Lathrup Village Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Garrett. “When we invest in local talent and remove barriers to opportunity, we build safer, healthier, and more resilient communities.”
Through its “Earn to Learn” program, Superior Ambulance guarantees employment to all graduates upon successful EMT certification. Once hired, full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement to advance their education, an incentive designed to reduce barriers to entry and support long-term career growth in EMS.
Superior and LSTI’s education-to-career model has become a vital pipeline for developing skilled first responders, connecting students directly to employment opportunities and supporting broader conversations around workforce development and healthcare access.
