Angela completed the Child Development Specialist USDOL Registered Apprenticeship Program on May 19, 2026, marking a significant milestone in her professional journey. This achievement is supported by the vital partnership between GST Michigan Works! and Sunny Patch Learning Center, which not only provided crucial apprenticeship funding but also ensured that the program adhered to the […]
Dylan came into the Lapeer Service Center looking for a meaningful career where he could make a difference in the lives of others. Helping people had always been his passion, and with previous experience and knowledge in emergency response and EMT services, he knew this was the path he wanted to pursue. However, he needed […]
Sydney took an important step toward achieving her employment goals as a Job Corps student when she enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program through GST Michigan Works! Like many job seekers, Sydney understood that finding stable employment required persistence, commitment, and the willingness to embrace new opportunities. She was determined to […]
Briana came to GST Michigan Works! through the FAE&T program with no previous work experience. Determined to prepare her for employment, she was referred to the WIOA Out of School Youth and Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) programs, where she built essential career readiness skills and gained valuable hands-on workplace experience. To help remove barriers […]
When Stephanie, a credentialed and experienced social services worker, returned to Michigan from Kentucky to care for her parents, she anticipated a smooth transition back into the workforce. With a strong passion for helping others, she was eager to reconnect with an agency where she could continue making a difference. However, after several months of […]
After nearly ten years as an Adult Services Supervisor, Rose made the difficult decision to step away from her career in June 2025 to care for her ill mother. When her mother passed away, Rose found herself grieving while also preparing to re-enter the workforce after a brief but impactful three-month absence. Even a […]
Iman came to GST Michigan Works! Owosso office in March of 2025. She had been working low-income jobs in the medical field for about four years and was working toward getting her Bachelor of Nursing through Baker College to become a Registered Nurse (RN). She faced some challenges and barriers (personally and as a […]
Hayden built a successful career in engineering, starting as an engineering technician and advancing to a systems engineer. While he recognized the value of his work, he felt a growing desire to do more—specifically, to serve his community in a meaningful and lasting way. Although he had progressed far in the engineering field, Hayden […]
Valley Area Agency on Aging was hiring Maliah as a Social Services Paraprofessional and reached out to GST Michigan Works! to inquire about utilizing the On-the-Job Training program to offset the costs of her training. Funds were available, and Maliah began her four-week training program in order to learn how the company maintained case […]
Monica had decided it was time for a career change. Her previous employment included dairy farms and factory work. She was looking for something that felt more rewarding personally. Monica came to GST Michigan Works! with hopes of finding a new career path. She met with a career coach and discussed her interests. She […]