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 […]
Our GST Michigan Works! Service Centers participated in Catholic Charities “Warm All Winter” Resource Fair by gathering donations. Collectively, the agency donated 1,193 items which included: coats, hats, scarves, gloves, socks, booties, undergarments, shoes, toiletries, diapers and more. We are very proud and honored to pool our resources for such a great cause! […]
Lapeer County – In 1987, founder Greg Grabill contracted his first window and door job on a handshake. He was a young craftsman from Michigan, who- while quite talented- had never actually built a window or door. While most would shy away at the thought of diving into uncharted territory, Greg was confident that he […]
Sanilac County – Abigail Kaufman had been attending St. Clair County Community College parttime since 2015 working toward her Associate Degree in Registered Nursing. She was employed as a bank teller less than 20 hours a week making $9.09 an hour when she came to GST Michigan Works! in July of 2017. She had been […]
The WIOA summer p[rogram kicked offwith a traininig at the SRESD on July 9th. Students participated i hands-on activities desgined to prepare themfor the summer work experiences. Sudents learned how to be successful on the job through good attendance, a positive attitude, and hard work. Other topics invluded worksite safety, completing job applications and filling […]
Nolan, a shy and introverted student, did not know anyone in the program at first. He had several barriers at home which impeded him from pursuing a part-time job. What Nolan lacked in the areas of transportation, family support and peer acceptance JMG was able to supplement through funding, time and the building of interpersonal […]
Quetika Eason came to GST Michigan Works! with a goal of achieving self-sufficiency. Quetika knew from past life experiences she must increase her skill set and the best way to accomplish this was to engage in a training program. Time was of the essence, so she had no interest in a two year or four-year […]