Day received her associate’s degree from Baker College back in 1986. After that, she spent years doing bookkeeping, administrative work, and accounting. As her youngest child completed college, he had her wear his cap and gown at graduation, standing outside Walsh College. It was then that she decided she would finish her dream. Day enrolled […]
Category: Program Success Stories
Tabitha initially approached GST Michigan Works! for assistance in advancing her career in 2019. Tabitha worked part-time as a Bus Driver for the local community schools. Motivated to make a change and find full-time employment, Tabitha wanted to work in the medical industry. She sought assistance to earn her Nurse Assistant Certificate, allowing her to […]
Caleb was a Junior at Bad Axe High School and was eligible for our summer youth employment program – Young Professionals, due to his visual impairment. Caleb is considered legally blind but doesn’t let that hold him back. With assistance from Carrie Prill, Transition Specialist at the Huron Area Technical Center, he interviewed for a […]
Upon meeting Katherine, you can tell she has a kind soul. With eight children under the age of 14, Katherine was a stay-at-home mom for many years. She also has been homeschooling her children since the COVID-19 pandemic. However, when Katherine came to GST Michigan Works! her home life needed a change. One day, after […]
Antonio was referred to GST MI Works! in March of 2023 by his son who had recently received WIOA funding for CDL-A Training. Antonio was inspired by how his son had become more confident with a new career and decided it was time to take his own career to the next level. Antonio met with […]
Sheneitha previously worked as an Office Manager for a cleaning company and became unemployed. Unable to find employment she contacted GST Michigan Works! in Fenton in search of a career that was steady and in demand. After meeting with a career coach and discussing different in demand careers, she determined that she would like to […]
Richard joined us on March 29th, 2023, for our Coffee with a Career Coach Event, eagerly seeking guidance on how to navigate his career path. During the event, Richard had the opportunity to explore various training opportunities, and it was during this time that he discovered our assistance with CDL-A training. He had attempted this […]
Heather first heard about GST Michigan Works! services through GST Michigan Works! outreach at her high school. She went on to complete the summer youth program, gaining experience and employment. At the end of her participation, she and her Career Coach discussed the possibility of training and when she might want to get started. She […]
Madison dreamed of a career in the medical field. She knew she had the skills for it; with a compassionate heart, she began to plan her career and future. She started working as an aide, then a CNA, and next a phlebotomist, but her dream was to become an RN. Marriage and motherhood led Madison […]
Christopher came to GST Michigan Works! for a career change. He had been unemployed for several months and lacked any education beyond high school. He was very discouraged with the job market, low paying jobs and wanted to complete training that would allow him to have a career – not just a job. Christopher was […]