Elizabeth’s Journey to a New Career

Elizabeth faced a significant setback when she was permanently laid off from her position at Walbro on February 8, 2024, due to the elimination of her entire department. Earning $49 per hour, she struggled to find new engineering jobs in her area and was bombarded with mailers and scam calls from various job sites.

Despite these challenges, Elizabeth’s determination and resourcefulness led her to seek help. During a Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program orientation, she was introduced to the statewide job search platform, MiTalent.org. Reflecting on this, Elizabeth shared, “By accessing Pure Mi Talent Connect, I was able to seek employment throughout the state without any spam calls. I never realized how much information was available on MiTalent.”

Elizabeth’s persistence paid off. On April 15, 2024, she secured a full-time position at General Dynamics as a System Test Engineer, with an increased hourly wage that she never thought possible! Elizabeth’s story is a testament to the power of utilizing the resources right in front of you and never giving up in the face of adversity.