Starting Over

Kayla came to GST Michgian Works! in Lapeer as a single mom who recently lost her job as a daycare director. She was seeking assistance on her path to a new career. Kayla wanted to make a positive impact on others so she was looking for an opportunity in human services or the medical field. 

Kayla worked with a GSTMW Career Coach and found that she was eligible for our services. She also received help narrowing down her options for a career.  In the end, she chose healthcare and enrolled in a Certified Nurse Aide training program. She received tuition assistance and mileage reimbursement while she attended classes. She successfully completed the program and began working with her Career Coach on job search strategies.  

While job searching with her Career Coach, Kayla learned of an opportunity at Lapeer County  Medical Care Facility – Suncrest. She applied and was hired! Because of her job offer, she was eligible for assistance with the purchase of uniforms to get her started, as well.  She is currently working full time as a CNA with a wage increase of over $5/hr. compared to her previous employment!