Smiling Through Challenges

Lapeer – Marisol lost her job with Lapeer Dental Center in April of 2021. She had been working as a Dental Assistant for many years and learned of the opportunities GST provides when she filed her claim for unemployment.  Marisol came to GST Michigan Works! with more than $5,000 in student loan debt. Marisol was having trouble paying for the remaining balance of her tuition after her Pell Grant. 

Fortunately, she remembered the overview of services GSTMW! Career Coaches explained when she visited our Service Center earlier in the year to Register for Work. 

Marisol decided that enrolling at Delta College to complete their Dental Hygiene program was the next best step in her career. She reached out to GSTMW to enroll in the WIOA program and receive financial assistance for her tuition and Dental Kit. 

Marisol graduated with Honors from Delta College as a Dental Hygienist at the end of April. She secured employment with Hilltop Dentists in Otisville, earning an excellent wage and benefits.  

When asked about the support she received from GST Michigan Works! Marison said, “Thank you for consistently being on top of things. I sincerely appreciate all the help and assistance you have given me.”