Ashley had spent two years working in the restaurant and food service industry. Despite her hard work and dedication, she found herself yearning for greater growth and employment opportunities. The healthcare sector, with its promise of stability and career advancement, began to catch her eye. Deciding to transition into healthcare was not easy, especially given […]
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Crystal, a determined single mother of four, was working as a manager and cashier at a local party store. Despite her hard work, she struggled to make ends meet and sought a better future for her family. Crystal aspired to become a Clinical Medical Assistant, hoping to gain the necessary skills and training for a […]
Ashley has always had a passion for helping others. Since 2016, she was dedicated to working as a home health aide, finding joy in caring for people and making a difference in their lives. However, Ashley dreamed of advancing in her career to better support her family and increase her earnings. She believed that becoming […]
Interpower Induction, located in Almont, is a world leader in induction heating systems. Their systems are integral to various industries, including aerospace, automotive, heavy machinery, railroad, construction, technology, food and beverage, and medical devices. In a recent partnership, Interpower Induction served as a host mentoring site for Robert, a participant in the “Young Professionals” program. […]
Elizabeth faced a significant setback when she was permanently laid off from her position at Walbro on February 8, 2024, due to the elimination of her entire department. Earning $49 per hour, she struggled to find new engineering jobs in her area and was bombarded with mailers and scam calls from various job sites. Despite […]
Patricia’s first experience working with substance abuse clients was at a local substance abuse recovery center where she worked for three years as a Resident Advisor. Her engagement with the clients and seeing the positive work that was being done made her want to start her own company providing substance abuse counseling for women. In […]
Travis had worked in the construction field for many years, but he found himself at a dead end. He needed his CDL to advance his career, earn a higher wage, and open new opportunities. When Travis was laid off from A.Jax, he reached out to GST Michigan Works! in search of a new skill to […]
Melonise came to the GST Michigan Works! Tuscola Co. Service Center in August of 2023 with dreams of leaving the small pizza place where she worked to become a truck driver. At the age of 27, Melonise had a lot of responsibilities as a single mother of twin toddlers. Her days were a whirlwind of […]
Tyleena came to us as a single mom with very limited work experience. She had worked as a store clerk for only a few short months, earning $13 an hour. With minimal support from family or friends, she faced significant challenges in finding childcare and stable employment. Determined to provide for herself and her son, […]
We met Rachel when she approached the front desk at the Huron County office of GST Michigan Works! and asked for help finding a new job. She was currently at a job where she had been for 12 years with no hope for a promotion or salary increase. Rachel met with a career coach, who […]