Erin first came to visit GST Michigan Works! at the office in Caro in August of 2023 when she was facing the struggles of unemployment. She decided she needed more. She wanted to pursue a career that would allow her to earn more money to support her children, and spend time exercising her passion, caring for people. As a United States Navy Veteran and a single parent, Erin was definitely eligible for assistance and chose a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. 

She enrolled in the CNA program at Soaring CNA Training Center and met with her career coach on several occasions. Assistance with mileage for her commute to and from training as well as tuition, scrubs and shoes for training was provided by GST Michigan Works! With support from GSTMW and a great deal of determination, she maintained excellent standing in her academics and crushed every obstacle that stood in her way, all while managing her duties as a single mother. 

GST Michigan Works! paid for Erin’s state board testing and she completed her program in September of 2023. Erin is now a Certified Nurse Assistant! She earns a great wage working full-time at Tuscola County Medical Care Facility.  Erin’s story is a testament to how important the supportive resources at GST Michigan Works! are and how life changing they can be.