Diamond Fordham is a Youth participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! Service Provider. Diamond was working as a Direct Care Worker when she learned about the FHEO Program from a co-worker. She knew that she wanted to become a Certified Nurse Assistant, as she […]
Category: Program Success Stories
Tuscola County – Friday, December 20, 2019, the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates I&I Ceremony was held at Vassar High School. This ceremony initiates students into the JMG program and installs the student government. 29 students were initiated into the program and the Installed Officers are Delaney Goodell, Rachel Wenzel, Billy Kreiner, and Adelle Shoens. Students […]
Owosso – Erika Madigan met with her Career Coach, Liz Fischer on 1/4/2019 to register with the Out of School Youth program. It was determined that Erika’s main focus would be to get her High School Diploma or Equivalency. Erika had previously worked through workforce programs to obtain her HS Diploma or Equivalent from 2009-2014 […]
FENTON- Jason Smith found himself unemployed after 10 years of working in the medical field, which led him to the Fenton Service Center to apply for UIA benefits in October of 2019. He expressed the hardships he personally endured while in that field and was determined to change his career path. Jason was frustrated with […]
Sandusky – After graduating from Brown City High School in 2014, Aerianne tested a few positions working as a cashier, waitress, press operator, and caregiver. In August of 2019, she decided that she wanted to become a Certified Nurse Aide. Working with Career Coach Cindy Zambron in the Sandusky Service Center, Aerianne, a single parent […]
Bad Axe – Cassandra St. Andrew came to GSTMW! Bad Axe Service Center in July of 2019 excited for a new career. She recently found herself in between jobs and was looking for funding to get back into the workforce. Cassie had previously been a stay-at-home mom to a military husband who was called away […]
Lapeer – Katti was referred to GSTMW! though DHHS on the PATH program. A single month of 5, Katti was overwhelmed, unemployed and lacking work experience. She immediately committed to attending all available workshops and training sessions at the Lapeer Service Center. With each session, her confidence, skills, and abilities improved. Taking advantage of the […]
November 6, 2019 – A dozen Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) students from the Out of School Youth (OOSY) program had a unique opportunity to visit the Michigan State Police’s (MSP) main campus in Dimondale. The Talent Tour started with a visit to the MSP K-9 Unit, followed by a tour of the Scenario House, […]
Lapeer County – GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer had the pleasure of working with Courtney Banks under the WIOA program from January 30th – May 23rd, 2019. During this time, Courtney was attending LAW Enforcement Regional Training Academy (LERTA) through Mott Community College in Fenton. This training prepares students for employment as a Police Office. […]
Some students attended Vassar High School’s “Next Step Palooza” to prepare for college or the military, but Derrick Jobson wants to find a job. “I didn’t really have a clue about (a career) until recently because I didn’t take tech classes, but I’m now in tech so I’m focusing more on welding, and I’m getting […]