After nearly ten years as an Adult Services Supervisor, Rose made the difficult decision to step away from her career in June 2025 to care for her ill mother. When her mother passed away, Rose found herself grieving while also preparing to re-enter the workforce after a brief but impactful three-month absence. Even a […]
Iman came to GST Michigan Works! Owosso office in March of 2025. She had been working low-income jobs in the medical field for about four years and was working toward getting her Bachelor of Nursing through Baker College to become a Registered Nurse (RN). She faced some challenges and barriers (personally and as a […]
Hayden built a successful career in engineering, starting as an engineering technician and advancing to a systems engineer. While he recognized the value of his work, he felt a growing desire to do more—specifically, to serve his community in a meaningful and lasting way. Although he had progressed far in the engineering field, Hayden […]
Valley Area Agency on Aging was hiring Maliah as a Social Services Paraprofessional and reached out to GST Michigan Works! to inquire about utilizing the On-the-Job Training program to offset the costs of her training. Funds were available, and Maliah began her four-week training program in order to learn how the company maintained case […]
Monica had decided it was time for a career change. Her previous employment included dairy farms and factory work. She was looking for something that felt more rewarding personally. Monica came to GST Michigan Works! with hopes of finding a new career path. She met with a career coach and discussed her interests. She […]
Just one month after graduating high school, Cattibrie walked into the GST Michigan Works! Lapeer office with a clear goal and a strong sense of purpose. Inspired by her school’s Decision Day and her experience in a Public Safety Careers program through her local EdTech center, she was ready to take the next step […]
With only four months of work history as a part-time grocery store cashier, Ella came to GST Michigan Works! in Owosso without having worked in over six months. She found it difficult to secure employment without much experience and was struggling to have the confidence needed to get into the workforce permanently. Other barriers […]
Madison connected with GST Michigan Works! for assistance with purchasing a vehicle through the Talent Growth & Barrier Removal Initiative. Madison was in a rough spot in life and had been without a vehicle for almost a year. She was stressed out, depressed, and completely exhausted! She was having difficulty getting to appointments and […]
Alanna first connected with the Family Literacy Center (FLC) in November 2025, seeking financial assistance to attend classes at Mott Community College. Having recently earned her GED, she was already working and eager to take the next steps toward a brighter future. Since then, she has remained actively engaged with FLC, regularly attending Life Skills […]
Sarah first came to GST Michigan Works! (GST) in June of 2025, while working as a housekeeper at a local hotel. Although she worked hard, she had always dreamed of pursuing a career in the medical field, specifically as a medical assistant. As a mother of four, Sarah believed going back to school simply […]