Sanilac County – GST Michigan Works! first met Shelby at the Sanilac Career Center. Shelby was a high school senior at Brown City High School. She was attending the Graphic Design Program. Over the course of the semester, career coaches interviewed many students for potential work experience programming. Shelby was undoubtedly one of the standouts. […]
Category: Job Seekers
Genesee County – Odis grew weary of his current employment and yearned for a fulfilling career. He had a passion for drywalling but needed more formal training. However, when he discovered the Drywall Finishing Program at Detroit Training Center, he was eager to learn more about it. Odis took the initiative to contact the training […]
Huron County – Cory started working with Kappen Tree Service in March of 2023 as a Woodsman. One of the first steps in a career with Kappen Tree Service is their week-long “Boot Camp.” Cory was assigned to attend at the end of April, then had 90 days to obtain his CDL Class A to […]
Huron County – Valerie came to GST Michigan Works! in Huron County looking for a change. She has worked as a Certified Nurse Aide since her certification in 2006. She still loved health care and helping people in need; however, being a CNA is hard work and can take a toll. Valerie wanted to stay […]
Sanilac County – Anthony came into GST Michigan Works! in Sanilac County in December of 2022. He had a minimal work history and felt he had inadequate job skills. Some of these feelings came from living with a disability. Anthony has struggled with a physical disability, leaving him with a lack of self-confidence and feelings […]
Lapeer County – Gladis began working in healthcare in 2016, transitioning from a maintenance position to a Registered Medical Assistant. Healthcare offered her a more rewarding career path, a better work schedule, and increased opportunities. She has a young family but wanted to pursue better opportunities and knew that furthering her education in healthcare would […]
Huron County – Cole was a Junior at Elkton/Pigeon/Bay Port (Laker) High School and was eligible for GST Michigan Works! Summer Youth Employment Program – Young Professionals. With assistance from the Transition Specialist at the Huron Area Technical Center, he interviewed for a summer job at Thumb Broadcasting (WLEW Radio). Thumb Broadcasting was interested in […]
Huron County – Alicia came into the Huron County office of GST Michigan Works! in January, asking about funding in the medical field. She hadn’t worked in a while and was ready to return to the workforce. She was interested in pursuing a career as a Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant and was having a hard […]
Garvin worked as a Facilities Manager overseeing all projects and tasks in a mobile home community. He trained staff, managed home portfolios, did preventative maintenance, and scheduled all projects with the company for years until it closed. Garvin said after years of hard work turning the community into a clean, safe place to live the […]
Lapeer – Destiny came to GST Michigan Works! in December 2022. She was employed as a Direct Care Giver, a position she obtained through experience and opportunities. She always had a passion for healthcare occupations, knowing there are few professions where she can touch the lives of others and make a difference. Destiny had tried […]