Overcoming Limits: The Journey to a Remarkable Career

Huron Co. – Dezera came to GST Michigan Works! looking for a career change.  She worked in childcare, but was currently unemployed because she gave birth to her son, who arrived a few weeks early. She wanted to enter the healthcare industry to pursue a career that would provide a more stable future.

Tuscola Technology Center offered a Certified Medical Assistant program that Dezera thought would work with her schedule and get her back to work as soon as possible. With the help of the MiREACH program, GST Michigan Works! was able to help Dezera with tuition and mileage reimbursement, which she found extremely helpful. 

Dezera excelled in the class and completed it on January 17th. She then took and passed the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam to become certified on January 31, 2024.  

Dezera is now a full-time Certified Medical Assistant at Scheurer Hospital – Bad Axe clinic! She makes $6 more per hour than at her previous job.  

“I’m very thankful for this program! It has allowed me to create a better financial future for me and my son,” shared Dezera.