Apprentice Success Story: The Masonry Apprentice

Genesee County – Deaven’s remarkable journey toward a flourishing career in the culinary arts was sparked in June 2022 when they enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth program and Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates. Their story is a shining example of how these programs can empower young individuals to overcome obstacles and […]

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Huron County – TJ and Rian were Juniors at Elkton/Pigeon/Bay Port High School (Lakers). They had interviewed at Green Acre Landscaping in Bad Axe for summer employment. Both also qualified for the Young Professional Program – Paid Work Experience Program through GST Michigan Works! in Bad Axe to help youth gain work skills, but even […]

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Genesee County –  When Stanley entered the PATH program, he was a self-employed referee/umpire but really wanted to find a career. He worked to establish a plan that included coaching sessions along the way to help him succeed. He showed his determination by completing assessments , attending workshops, and updating his resume. Stanley decided he […]

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Shiawassee County – Mylissa approached the Shiawassee County Michigan Works! office in May of 2022 for assistance with completing the last year of her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Baker College. While working full-time as a phlebotomist, Mylissa struggled to cover the cost of tuition and books that Federal Student Aid wouldn’t cover. On top […]

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Genesee County – In August of 2022, Malachi eagerly met with his Career Coach to discuss his aspirations of becoming a CDL-A driver. He expressed his excitement at embarking on this journey, which had been his long-standing dream. However, he acknowledged that various barriers had prevented him from achieving this dream alone. Although Malachi was […]

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Lapeer County – Megan was a single parent who was working her way through school when she heard about GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer from a classmate. Finding out that there was an opportunity for financial assistance was a game-changer for Megan. At that time, she was working part-time, while attending school full-time. She was […]

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