Caro - Mandy Czekai came into the Tuscola Service Center in late December of 2021, seeking assistance getting her Medical Administrative Assisting Certification. Mandy was looking to gain skills in a career field she was already familiar with, and GST Michigan Works! was happy to assist her in meeting her employment goals.

Mandy promptly started classes at the Sanilac Career Center, and successfully completed training in June, 2022, becoming a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant.

Upon completion of training, Mandy worked with her Career Coach to take the next step into employment. Through the Young Professionals work experience program, Mandy was placed at Northwood Meadows. This experience allowed Mandy to put all she learned in her training into action and achieve valuable paid work experience on the job.

After completing 90 days of work experience, Mandy was offered employment at Northwood Meadows as a Receptionist/Care Companion. Shortly after, Mandy accepted a position at Hills & Dales Hospital, earning well above the local median wage. Mandy’s hard work and dedication to achieving a career in healthcare has paid off!