Genesee Co. – Mr. Valderas came to GST Michigan Works! to register for unemployment in January 2024. He needed clarification about the process and help navigating through MiWAM. His lack of computer skills made finding work on the internet difficult. However, his fears were relieved when he partnered with the GSTMW Employment Services team. He […]
Category: Program Success Stories
Huron Co. – Dezera came to GST Michigan Works! looking for a career change. She worked in childcare, but was currently unemployed because she gave birth to her son, who arrived a few weeks early. She wanted to enter the healthcare industry to pursue a career that would provide a more stable future. Tuscola Technology […]
Shiawassee Co. – Holly came into the PATH program as a referral from MDHHS on 11/14/2022 and was assigned to a career coach. She sought help getting on a new career path to provide for her and her family. Barrier removal assistance was needed for job search instruction and techniques, improving employability skills, overcoming a […]
Huron Co. – Eva first came to GST Michigan Works! as a first-year college student looking for summer employment in 2022. She qualified for the Young Professionals Program and worked at Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse Society for the summer. Eva worked part-time through that program, helping at the Lighthouse. She completed the summer program in […]
Genesee Co. – The story of Lorenzo, an apprentice in Michigan’s Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union, Local 2, is incredibly motivating. Lorenzo had no employment history before beginning his apprenticeship in January 2023. He demonstrated unwavering commitment and diligence to his first trade, leading to notable accomplishments and advancement in his career. Throughout his apprenticeship, […]
Huron Co. – When Shannon came into GST Michigan Works!, she had been out of work since October 2022 due to health issues. She had previously worked as a Production Worker, but her current health state would not allow her to continue that career path. She researched different training courses and decided that she would […]
Sanilac Co. – Devin had just graduated high school in May 2023. He found summer employment as a production craftsman at Taylor Entrance Systems. Since the opportunity was seasonal, Devin wanted to find another position to provide a stable income and a career path. At 18 years old, Devin wanted to pursue a career in […]
Tuscola Co. – Gabriel came into the GST Michigan Works! office in November of 2023, facing the struggles of being underemployed at a job he wasn’t passionate about. He was making an average wage, working part-time hours as a crew member for a local flooring company. Gabe wanted to obtain his CDL certification and change […]
Tuscola Co. – Kelly came into the Tuscola service center looking for assistance in paying for her education in November of 2021. Kelly heard that GST Michigan Works! assists college students and was interested in seeing if she could qualify for the grant. After screening and testing, Kelly’s career coach was happy to inform her […]
Sanilac Co. – Jonathan stopped by the Sanilac County office of GST Michigan Works! to learn about available training opportunities. Like many families, theirs had come upon some hard times financially. Jonathon had just graduated from high school and needed career planning assistance after unsuccessfully attempting to work for a dairy farm, factory, and fabrication […]