Genesee County – Justin had previous experience working for several years in the healthcare industry for a long-term care facility. He decided to go in a different direction and attended college to receive his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Once his degree was completed in 2022, he applied at the Lapeer County Sheriff’s Office for […]
Category: Program Success Stories
Meet Martin, a strong and dedicated person who endured various challenges, such as homelessness, while being a single parent. Martin encountered difficulties adjusting to civilian life and supporting his child after serving his country in the military. Martin didn’t allow the difficulties to stop him from reclaiming his life and giving his family a bright […]
Genesee County – Deaven’s remarkable journey toward a flourishing career in the culinary arts was sparked in June 2022 when they enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth program and Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates. Their story is a shining example of how these programs can empower young individuals to overcome obstacles and […]
Shiawassee County – Kaye came into the GST Michigan Works! Owosso office in October of 2022. She attended an orientation and was overwhelmed and feeling a little defeated. Her position was eliminated at Insight Pain Management, and she was unsure how to get started with a new job search. Kaye worked with a Career Coach […]
Lapeer County – Jared had a full-time job at Home Depot but wanted more. He wanted a career in the healthcare industry, in the non-traditional path of nursing. Jared applied and was accepted into the nursing program at Mott Community College. He decided that to give his full attention to his studies, he would need […]
Huron County – TJ and Rian were Juniors at Elkton/Pigeon/Bay Port High School (Lakers). They had interviewed at Green Acre Landscaping in Bad Axe for summer employment. Both also qualified for the Young Professional Program – Paid Work Experience Program through GST Michigan Works! in Bad Axe to help youth gain work skills, but even […]
Genesee County – Darrin came into GST Michigan Works! in Fenton to meet with a Career Coach to see what types of employment he was capable of besides the sales industry. He worked as a Sales Representative for the last ten years and experienced a great deal of instability. Darrin needed a stable income to […]
Genesee County – When Stanley entered the PATH program, he was a self-employed referee/umpire but really wanted to find a career. He worked to establish a plan that included coaching sessions along the way to help him succeed. He showed his determination by completing assessments , attending workshops, and updating his resume. Stanley decided he […]
Shiawassee County – Mylissa approached the Shiawassee County Michigan Works! office in May of 2022 for assistance with completing the last year of her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Baker College. While working full-time as a phlebotomist, Mylissa struggled to cover the cost of tuition and books that Federal Student Aid wouldn’t cover. On top […]
Genesee County – In August of 2022, Malachi eagerly met with his Career Coach to discuss his aspirations of becoming a CDL-A driver. He expressed his excitement at embarking on this journey, which had been his long-standing dream. However, he acknowledged that various barriers had prevented him from achieving this dream alone. Although Malachi was […]