Dustin Gunn entered GST Michigan Works! Knowing exactly what he wanted to do for a career. He wanted to drive a commercial tractor-trailer as a certified CDL-A driver. He was introduced to his Career Coach then they discussed his barriers and the details of the journey that would follow. They created a coaching strategy that […]
Category: Job Seekers
Jameisha Shelton is another success story for GST MI Works! WIOA program. Jameisha was a young adult and single parent surviving on her meager wages, working diligently full-time as a Direct Care professional. She tried over the years to advance in business operations and complete the Business Management program at Baker College. However, because of […]
Sanilac – Collyn Terry came to GST Michigan Works! in Sandusky to receive assistance obtaining a CDL. As a low-income youth, he was eligible for WIOA funding. He was working as a groundskeeper for a local lawn care business making $12.00 per hour. He wanted to get his CDL to give him more career opportunities […]
Genesee – After being laid off for the second time as a Leak Surveyor, Nygel decided it was time to acquire a career where layoffs weren’t as common. On September 24, 2021, Nygel met with a Career Coach to discuss the path to becoming a CDL-A Driver. After completing the Workplace Excellence workshops and CASAS […]
Lapeer – Alvis came to GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer during December 2021 due to a layoff. He was assisted in the Resource Room with completing his unemployment. While working with a Career Coach, Alvis mentioned that he was not certified and therefore ineligible for a raise. He was currently making $15/hr. as a welder […]
Huron – D’Carlos Sageman was referred to the Huron County GST Michigan Works! Service Center by the City of Bad Axe. The city wanted to hire D’Carlos for their Summer Recreation Program as a Camp Counselor and heard that we may be able to sponsor D’Carlos as a “Young Professional”. The Young Professionals grant allows […]
Erricka Mayfield is an adult participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) program, a GST Michigan Works! service provider. Erricka heard about the FHEO program from a friend of her family and decided to call in and get more details. She attended one of the FHEO Program information sessions on […]
Davon Hawkins is an Out of School Youth participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) program, a GST Michigan Works! service provider. Davon first heard about the FHEO program when he received a flyer in the mail. He was a student at University of Michigan-Flint and working in retail at […]
Flint – Shameka Fisher began working with GST Michigan Works in April of 2019 after applying for the PATH (Partnership, Accountability, Training, Hope) program. As a single mother of three, she had dropped out of high school and was struggling to obtain meaningful employment. Shameka wanted to earn her high school diploma and develop the […]
Flint – Tyler Taylor is a 23-year-old single parent with 2 small children. Tyler felt trapped in a low paying job that offered no opportunity for growth. Even while working full-time at a low paying job, he was forced to sell his plasma to support himself and his children. Tyler was reaching his breaking point. […]