Tuscola Co. – Dr. Jean Barden, owner of Greater Thumb Eyecare, had expressed the need for training for her Opticians in order to perform better and assist in the company’s growth. Dr. Barden stated, “My staff felt the training made them more excited about their careers by learning new information and reinforcing other things they […]
Category: Program Success Stories
Robert is an Adult participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) program, a GST Michigan Works! service provider. A year ago, Robert was working as an Activity Aid at a residential nursing facility. Robert has always had a caring nature and wanted to make a difference in the lives of […]
Laila 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. Laila has been interested in a healthcare career since she was a child and she has a passion for helping others. After graduating high school Laila was working as a retail […]
Ethan has been a great student who is motivated to succeed. He has worked hard in tutoring to improve his skills. He has managed to balance his employment, education, and family responsibilities. His determination will serve him well in the future! When Ethan started his GED, he dropped out of high school after being suspended. […]
Carson’s journey towards becoming a certified Heavy Equipment Operator was strongly shaped by his determination and the essential support he received from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program at GST Michigan Works! His Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates Specialist (JMG), Dominque, recognized Carson’s potential, dreams, and played a crucial role in helping him acquire […]
Day received her associate’s degree from Baker College back in 1986. After that, she spent years doing bookkeeping, administrative work, and accounting. As her youngest child completed college, he had her wear his cap and gown at graduation, standing outside Walsh College. It was then that she decided she would finish her dream. Day enrolled […]
Tabitha initially approached GST Michigan Works! for assistance in advancing her career in 2019. Tabitha worked part-time as a Bus Driver for the local community schools. Motivated to make a change and find full-time employment, Tabitha wanted to work in the medical industry. She sought assistance to earn her Nurse Assistant Certificate, allowing her to […]
Caleb was a Junior at Bad Axe High School and was eligible for our summer youth employment program – Young Professionals, due to his visual impairment. Caleb is considered legally blind but doesn’t let that hold him back. With assistance from Carrie Prill, Transition Specialist at the Huron Area Technical Center, he interviewed for a […]
Upon meeting Katherine, you can tell she has a kind soul. With eight children under the age of 14, Katherine was a stay-at-home mom for many years. She also has been homeschooling her children since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, when Katherine came to GST Michigan Works! her home life needed a change. One day, after […]
Antonio was referred to GST MI Works! in March of 2023 by his son who had recently received WIOA funding for CDL-A Training. Antonio was inspired by how his son had become more confident with a new career and decided it was time to take his own career to the next level. Antonio met with […]