Overcoming Barriers on the Road to Success

Mr. Torauss Johnson came into GST Michigan Works! in Flint last June seeking assistance with training. Mr. Johnson said that he recently lost his job as an assembly worker. He was currently looking for a new career and decided to utilize this downtime as an opportunity to research other opportunities. Mr. Johnson wanted to attend a truck driving school and obtain his CDL-A; however, he knew his existing barriers would prevent him from reaching his goals. Mr. Johnson shared that his vehicle needed mechanical repairs, he would need financial assistance getting to and from training, and appropriate clothing for the training.

After learning of Mr. Johnson barriers, GSTMW Career Coaches were able to connect him to the Food Assistance, Employment and Training Program (FAE&T) for support. The program was able to meet Mr. Johnson’s needs and remove all his existing barriers. 

Mr. Johnson successfully completed truck driving school last September. He secured employment in February at Pepsi as a truck driver making $27.50 an hour. Mr. Johnson recently expressed his gratitude to GSTMW… “Just wanted to say ‘thank you’ for the opportunity to begin a new career. I’m blessed to be able to say I successfully completed the program and appreciate all the help along the way.”