Huron Co. – Eva first came to GST Michigan Works! as a first-year college student looking for summer employment in 2022. She qualified for the Young Professionals Program and worked at Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse Society for the summer. Eva worked part-time through that program, helping at the Lighthouse. She completed the summer program in […]
Category: Employee Success Stories
Genesee Co. – The story of Lorenzo, an apprentice in Michigan’s Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union, Local 2, is incredibly motivating. Lorenzo had no employment history before beginning his apprenticeship in January 2023. He demonstrated unwavering commitment and diligence to his first trade, leading to notable accomplishments and advancement in his career. Throughout his apprenticeship, […]
Huron Co. – When Shannon came into GST Michigan Works!, she had been out of work since October 2022 due to health issues. She had previously worked as a Production Worker, but her current health state would not allow her to continue that career path. She researched different training courses and decided that she would […]
Sanilac Co. – Devin had just graduated high school in May 2023. He found summer employment as a production craftsman at Taylor Entrance Systems. Since the opportunity was seasonal, Devin wanted to find another position to provide a stable income and a career path. At 18 years old, Devin wanted to pursue a career in […]
Tuscola Co. – Gabriel came into the GST Michigan Works! office in November of 2023, facing the struggles of being underemployed at a job he wasn’t passionate about. He was making an average wage, working part-time hours as a crew member for a local flooring company. Gabe wanted to obtain his CDL certification and change […]
Tuscola Co. – Kelly came into the Tuscola service center looking for assistance in paying for her education in November of 2021. Kelly heard that GST Michigan Works! assists college students and was interested in seeing if she could qualify for the grant. After screening and testing, Kelly’s career coach was happy to inform her […]
Sanilac Co. – Jonathan stopped by the Sanilac County office of GST Michigan Works! to learn about available training opportunities. Like many families, theirs had come upon some hard times financially. Jonathon had just graduated from high school and needed career planning assistance after unsuccessfully attempting to work for a dairy farm, factory, and fabrication […]
Genesee Co. – Eric’s employment history was predominantly in the construction field, which was seasonal or led him to work odd jobs. He began looking for an occupation where he could work full-time and maintain year-round employment. Eric contacted GST Michigan Works! in Fenton and learned that he might be able to obtain CDL A […]
Sanilac Co. – Megan came to GST Michigan Works! in Sandusky seeking assistance with an associate degree in applied science to pursue a career as a surgical technician. She was determined eligible and was able to receive funding for training through WIOA and MiREACH. In January 2022, she began classes at Delta College. After completing […]
Shiawasse Co. – Trisha, a single parent, came to GST Michigan Works! Owosso service center via referral to the PATH program during a challenging time in her life. She was facing several barriers to success, including transportation, childcare, and a need for training to obtain full-time employment that would get her on her chosen career […]