Huron County – When Sarah Flowers came to GST Michigan Works! she had a clear goal in mind for the next step in her career. Sarah was interested in pursuing a career helping others and fulfilling her passion for making a difference in others lives, no matter how small. After working through assessments with Career […]
Lapeer County – Maria came to this country when she was 25 years old dreaming of a better life and hoping for more opportunities than what was available to her in Mexico. She had recently finished a 4-year degree in International Business and was working as a teacher, but her family’s needs exceeded her earning […]
“I can’t say enough good things about all the Career Coaches here in Lapeer. When I first came in back in July, I really didn’t think I needed help…I was kind of going through the motions. But having the level of support they provide was so valuable.” – Kristina Rice Lapeer – Kristina Rice struggled […]
“PATH has given me a helping hand at the minute of need. Each one of my coaches has given me the optimism, support, and encouragement that I needed, and when I needed it most.” – Quearahnisha Young Flint – Quearahnisha Young’s record for progress speaks volumes for both her dedication in gaining self-sufficiency and the […]
24-year-old Mariah Irion came to GST Michigan Works! after the business she was employed at for 8 years was a complete loss due to a fire. As a dislocated worker drawing unemployment, Mariah qualified for a training scholarship and completed CNA class at Delta College, obtaining a CNA license. With a long-term goal of being […]
Zolene Anter, age 17 and a recent homeschooled high school graduate, had just started her first job doing seasonal general labor on a local farm when she came to GST Michigan Works! in August of 2017. She wanted to further her education in a field that would offer the opportunity to help others while providing […]
Sarah Perkins was a participant of the PATH program in Shiawassee County. Already having an Associates of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, Sarah came to our office seeking job search tips and reemployment assistance. Her barriers to employment included clothing and transportation funding. Through diligently completing her job searching assignments during, Sarah obtained employment at Dr. Mark Medel’s office […]
Jamie Fogle attended a WIOA Career Services orientation on April 11, 2018. She came to the orientation seeking assistance with steps needed for her to gain full-time employment. She had previously been employed with Taylor Life Center for over 10 years but was feeling overwhelmed with the sudden unemployment and the idea of having to […]
Lilah Rourke came to GST Michigan Works in October of 2017 seeking help in becoming a Certified Nurse Aide. Lila was a young, single mother who had discontinued college after her freshman year due to an unexpected pregnancy. She was working a part-time cashier job at a local store to support her child. However, 20 […]
Production Development Systems is a small industrial automation producer in Sandusky. They are a very agile and innovative company, with a visionary leader who is keenly aware of trends and opportunities in the marketplace. To these ends, PDS has recently become a certified Fanuc Integrator, meaning they are licensed to include Fanuc branded robots in […]