Huron County – TJ and Rian were Juniors at Elkton/Pigeon/Bay Port High School (Lakers). They had interviewed at Green Acre Landscaping in Bad Axe for summer employment. Both also qualified for the Young Professional Program – Paid Work Experience Program through GST Michigan Works! in Bad Axe to help youth gain work skills, but even […]
Category: Job Seekers
Genesee County – Darrin came into GST Michigan Works! in Fenton to meet with a Career Coach to see what types of employment he was capable of besides the sales industry. He worked as a Sales Representative for the last ten years and experienced a great deal of instability. Darrin needed a stable income to […]
Genesee County – When Stanley entered the PATH program, he was a self-employed referee/umpire but really wanted to find a career. He worked to establish a plan that included coaching sessions along the way to help him succeed. He showed his determination by completing assessments , attending workshops, and updating his resume. Stanley decided he […]
Shiawassee County – Mylissa approached the Shiawassee County Michigan Works! office in May of 2022 for assistance with completing the last year of her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Baker College. While working full-time as a phlebotomist, Mylissa struggled to cover the cost of tuition and books that Federal Student Aid wouldn’t cover. On top […]
Genesee County – In August of 2022, Malachi eagerly met with his Career Coach to discuss his aspirations of becoming a CDL-A driver. He expressed his excitement at embarking on this journey, which had been his long-standing dream. However, he acknowledged that various barriers had prevented him from achieving this dream alone. Although Malachi was […]
Lapeer County – Megan was a single parent who was working her way through school when she heard about GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer from a classmate. Finding out that there was an opportunity for financial assistance was a game-changer for Megan. At that time, she was working part-time, while attending school full-time. She was […]
Sanilac County – George graduated from Brown City High School in May of 2023. GST Michigan Works! staff met George at the Sanilac Career Center. He was interviewed and chosen to be part of the Young Professionals Program because of the work skills he obtained by attending the career center. He also appeared to have […]
Genesee County – Casey is a single mother who has been raising her son by herself for most of his life. She believes it’s essential to show children the importance of hard work and perseverance, even when the going gets rough. She prides herself on never having applied for government assistance. Casey has maintained employment […]
Jacob is a 23-year-old veteran who wanted to start a career in truck driving. He reached out to GST Michigan Works! Fenton Service Center to see if he would qualify for assistance in meeting that goal. As an eligible veteran, GST assisted Jacob in receiving his CDL-A license through 160 Driving Academy. Upon completion of […]
Genesee County – Stacey’s story began at the Cleveland Job Corps Center, where he stated he was angry and mad at the world and struggled to find his path. An enlightening conversation with his teacher, Mr. Houston, changed everything. Inspired to pursue a career in Security, Stacey’s aspirations aligned with a connection Mr. Houston made […]