Aletta Samborn came to the Tuscola GST Michigan Works! Service center in October of 2021. She was a 3rd year nursing student at Saginaw Valley State University interested in tuition assistance. One thing Aletta wanted us to know about was her dedication. While trying to earn her degree, she was also caring for COVID patients while working at Covenant Health Care. GST Michigan Works! was so impressed with Aletta’s drive that we were more than happy to aid her in meeting her education and career goals.

Aletta continued to work and go to school. GST Michigan Works! was able to lessen the financial stressors for her by assisting in tuition assistance as well as paying for her state NCLEX testing. “Throughout my training, I have faced financial challenges. GST Michigan Works! has helped me by offering support to cover my tuition the last year of schooling. I found the financial support to be very helpful and it was really nice having someone to check in with.”

We are happy to say Aletta graduated with her BSN in nursing from Saginaw Valley State University on December 22, 2022. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and applied for an internal job posting at Covenant. She happily accepted a position in the Labor & Delivery unit as a graduate nurse. Aletta went from earning $14.45/hr. to $37.00/hr.

Aletta has a bright future and we couldn’t be prouder of all she has accomplished!