Travis had worked in the construction field for many years, but he found himself at a dead end. He needed his CDL to advance his career, earn a higher wage, and open new opportunities. When Travis was laid off from A.Jax, he reached out to GST Michigan Works! in search of a new skill to […]
Melonise came to the GST Michigan Works! Tuscola Co. Service Center in August of 2023 with dreams of leaving the small pizza place where she worked to become a truck driver. At the age of 27, Melonise had a lot of responsibilities as a single mother of twin toddlers. Her days were a whirlwind of […]
Tyleena came to us as a single mom with very limited work experience. She had worked as a store clerk for only a few short months, earning $13 an hour. With minimal support from family or friends, she faced significant challenges in finding childcare and stable employment. Determined to provide for herself and her son, […]
We met Rachel when she approached the front desk at the Huron County office of GST Michigan Works! and asked for help finding a new job. She was currently at a job where she had been for 12 years with no hope for a promotion or salary increase. Rachel met with a career coach, who […]
Jeremy came to GST Michigan Works! in Fenton after being unemployed long-term. Jeremy’s challenge was being layed off from a landscaping company and not being eligible for unemployment benefits. He began trying to find suitable employment where he could get a decent wage, so he could support his family, which connected him with the Fenton […]
Jillian came into the PATH program ready for a restart, and a boost of motivation. She had taken many harsh roads to try to get to a destination of stability and now found herself lost with little hope. She knew she wanted better and was ready to commit to the challenge of gaining tools and […]
Katie worked as a fill-in aide for the school district through willSub for two years. Passionate about education and eager to make a lasting impact, she decided it was time to step up and pursue her dream of becoming a full-time kindergarten teacher. To achieve this, Katie needed to get her teaching certification back. She […]
Hope had spent most of her career working in customer service and as a cashier, always putting the needs of her family first. As a single mother, she often struggled to find a job that offered the flexibility she needed to be there for her children. This often meant part-time employment, which came with limited […]
In April 2023, the owner of T&J Towing & Hauling visited GST Michigan Works! Owosso Service Center seeking assistance to upskill his employee, Larry, for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to become a Wrecker Driver. Around the same time, Jordan, who had recently moved from Ohio to Michigan, came to us looking for help with […]
Jean’s journey with GST Michigan Works! in Sandusky began on November 8, 2023, after discovering our funding assistance for educational programs through social media. With a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Special Education but lacking certification, Jean faced a hurdle in advancing her career from paraprofessional to elementary school teacher. She reached out to […]