Nathan connected with a GST Michigan Works! Career Coach in April of 2022 at the Tuscola County Technical Center during his senior year. Nathan, like many other young people, didn’t know what he wanted to do after high school. He only knew he didn’t want to go into debt attending college without having a clear […]
Category: Program Success Stories
Anastasia initially came to GST Michigan Works! for tuition assistance with the University of Michigan Flint Nursing program. An accident rendered her unable to complete that program. After a six-month recovery, Anastasia shifted her focus to Radiologic Technology. She worked with her Career Coach to build a new training plan. She felt that Radiologic Technology […]
Michael came to GST Michigan Works! in Caro interested in sponsorship to obtain a CDL-A license. His goal was to improve his quality of living by getting a better paying job by acquiring his CDL-A. Unfortunately, he did not have the funding to do so. At the time of the initial meeting, Michael was working […]
Christopher was no stranger to the services GST Michigan Works! in Fenton could offer. He had been an OJT participant through the GST program but now found himself overwhelmed and looking for a new job after becoming dislocated due to downsizing. Christopher has had previous employment experience in retail management and as a volunteer firefighter. […]
Shiawassee County – Michelle first came to GST Michigan Works! in Owosso in April of 2021 after losing her employment. Michelle faced financial barriers due to the loss of income, and she desired to work full-time in an office environment but lacked the necessary experience and confidence to pursue that career. After connecting with staff […]
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 […]
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 […]