Driving Over the Road to Success

We met Danny Bambach when he came to our Service Center asking about tutoring services and help getting a GED. Danny was a single father and a small business owner, but due to the economic downturn in 2021/2022, he had to sell his business at a total loss. Understanding the importance of education and training, Danny reached out to GST Michigan Works! in Bad Axe, MI. to see if he might be eligible for assistance in reaching his goals.

He began working diligently on his homework and faithfully met with his GED tutor weekly. Once he obtained his GED, he completed the applications for the Industry Infinity Grant and WIOA and began preparing to enter training for the CDL at Thumb CDL in Deckerville, MI.

Danny remained laser focused and faithful to his goal of obtaining his credential, working with his Career Coach at each step. Just after Christmas in 2022, he completed and passed his road test. Danny couldn’t wait to tell his father that he had passed and obtained his CDL! Completion of his GED and obtaining his CDL credential bolstered his self-confidence to leap forward into the workforce as a CDL Class A Driver. That evening he shared his resume and credentials on Facebook. Within 24 hours he received multiple job offers!

The year 2022 began with vocational and economic instability for Danny and his family. With the support of GST Michigan Works! and encouragement of family and friends, he is beginning 2023 on the road to success, stability, and a very bright future.