The WIOA program held its Spring Training at the Shiawassee RESD on March 20th. Arla Louks from Fifth Third Bank shared valuable financial information with the students and covered topics related to banking, loans, interest, and saving for the future. She stressed the importance of setting financial goals and answered the students individual questions. Next, Daniel […]
Category: Program Success Stories
Rheanna Zsigo, a senior at Corunna High School, recently received the Michigan Occupational Special Populations Association (MOSPA) 2019 Outstanding State Student Award. She was recognized at the MOSPA State Conference held at the Boyne Mountain Resort. Rheanna’s many accomplishments this year included excelling in her WIOA work experience at Memorial Healthcare in the Public Safety […]
Experiencing A Day In Pharmacy- On March 29th, 2019 the Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program visited Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy with 13 Youth participants to learn about in-demand career opportunities within the company. Participants toured the facility and experienced the daily operations of the company. Students were led to a call center where staff members […]
Genesee County – 22-year old Nathan Badder was released from incarceration and immediately began seeking resources that could help him overcome his barriers in the workforce. GST Michigan Works! Career Services and the Offender Success program teamed up to fortify the bridge that would eventually lead to Mr. Badder’s successful employment. He took advantage of […]
Passion Tyler-Williams is a participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! Service Provider. Ms. Tyler-Williams had previously worked in cosmetology and gained interest in healthcare because she enjoys working with others. After attending an Information Session, Ms. Tyler-Williams decided that she would pursue the Certified Nurse Assistant […]
Flint – Denise Miller is a participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! Service Provider. Ms. Miller learned of the FHEO Program after attending an Information Session at Hurley Medical Center. After working at the hospital as an Environmental Services Aide, Ms. Miller became interested […]
Nearly 30 students from Tuscola had the opportunity to learn about careers in Advanced Manufacturing through a 1-day Talent Tour. The group toured Tower International, Mi-Tech Tooling, Inc., Sebewaing Tool and Engineering Co., and Delta College! […]
Shiawassee County – Paul Gilbert attended a WIOA Career Services orientation at the Owosso Service Center in March of 2018. He was referred to GSTMW through the Offender Success Program and was looking for guidance to becoming career ready and self-sufficient. He was interested in the manufacturing or food service industry. Paul attended workshops, […]
Flint – Brian Clark dropped out of high school in the 10th grade and desired a sense of purpose in his life. He decided to contact the Metro Flint Youth Build (MFYB) program to resume his education and receive career training through the B-CON (Building and Green Construction Program). The GST Michigan Works! Career Services […]
After being in self-contained classrooms since elementary school- and being enrolled in JAG as his first non-inclusive class, Tyce Echols was chosen to be part of a Mott Workforce Development JMG Work Experience program in collaboration with TJ Maxx, where he has been employed at since January 23, 2019. Mr. Echols faced transportation barriers, lack […]