When One Door Closes, Another Opens

Kellie turned to GST Michigan Works! for help renewing her CNA certification after learning that her job at Northwood Meadows Assisted Living was coming to an end. As the midnight supervisor for three years, Kellie had dedicated herself to caring for others, but with the facility preparing to close, her hours were reduced from 40 to just 16 per week. To continue working in the field she loved, Kellie needed to renew her expired CNA certification.

After years of serving others, Kellie found herself in need of support to get back on track. She knew the school she wanted to attend and when the next class would begin, and with the guidance of GST Michigan Works!, she quickly qualified for both the WIOA program and the MiREACH program. Once her application was approved, Kellie enrolled in the CNA program at Davis Training Institute in Saginaw. Just two weeks later, she completed her coursework.

The following month, Kellie passed her State Certification Exam and received her new Certified Nurse Aide certificate. Shortly thereafter, she secured a full-time position with Scheurer Healthcare at Country Bay Village Assisted Living Facility in Pigeon. Now working 40 hours per week, Kellie enjoys a fair wage and will be eligible for healthcare benefits after 90 days.

Kellie is thriving in her new role, continuing to provide compassionate care for those in need.

When one door closed, GST Michigan Works! helped Kellie open another. With the support of assistance with tuition and other services, Kellie was able to embrace a new opportunity at Country Bay Village, where she’s once again making a difference in the lives of others.