Devon’s Success Story with the FHEO Program

Devon is an Adult participant from the Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! service provider. Devon, a single mother of four, was supporting her family with social security benefits when she discovered the FHEO Program. Devon shared that she wanted to work in healthcare because she enjoys helping others. Before healthcare training, Devon completed 120 hours of Life Skills and Healthcare Career Exploration training hosted by Flint Strive. Devon shared that her time with Flint Strive was very eye opening. She stated, “My experience at Flint Strive taught me how to change. Change isn’t easy and not knowing what was coming next was intense for me, but I got through it.” Devon also shared that the most important thing she learned in class is the importance of creating a proper resume. Devon entered into Health Unit Coordinator training at Mott Community College in January 2024. The FHEO Program paid for Devon’s tuition, textbooks and clinical uniform which reduced the financial stress of attending training. Devon said during training she learned a lot about the healthcare field. After completing classroom training and clinical externship, Devon successfully graduated from training in April 2024. In July 2024, Devon was offered a position at Hurley Medical Center as a Health Unit Coordinator. Devon accepted this position and has been applying her recently acquired skills to provide exceptional patient care. Devon shared, “I feel like I am helping patients be heard.” She said that her long-term goal is to continue her healthcare career with Hurley Medical Center.