Carrie has always had a desire to help others. That interest guided her through several roles, as a Certified Nurse Assistant, a Dental Assistant, and a Paraprofessional. With two young children to support, she took pride in her work but knew she needed to secure a full-time position with reliable benefits. The challenge was bridging […]
Category: Program Success Stories
Before joining the Young Professionals Program, Davia was already working and managing to stay financially stable. But beneath the surface, she was fighting much harder battles, both mental and physical, as she navigated life as a single mother. After losing her son’s father, Davia faced the heavy responsibility of raising her child alone. Without her […]
Aaron walked through our doors in February 2025 with a clear goal and strong determination. At the time, he was working as a Sugar Specialist with Michigan Sugar, a seasonal role that left him laid off each year. With a family to support and a desire for stable, year-round employment, Aaron knew it was time […]
Arrion came into the PATH program with a mindset that she was stuck and lacked the ambition to reach for more fulfillment than just a job. She shared that she only looked forward to the weekends, which became a problem and a conflict when caring for her family. She also noticed the depression it created. […]
Before coming to GST Michigan Works!, Chaddwick worked at a local factory where he found little opportunity for growth or advancement. Wanting more for his future and determined to make his late grandmother proud, he turned to GST Michigan Works! for a new direction and a lasting career. To take full advantage of the resources […]
Audra came to GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer with credits toward an associate degree but needed additional support to complete her education. Her professional experience was primarily in service and retail, yet she aspired to make a difference in business management, with a particular interest in non-profit organizations and the meaningful work they do. During […]
Trinity had a steep mountain to climb. She wanted to break into the HVAC industry as a technician. When speaking about it, she said, “As one of the most male-dominated industries to get into with a very competitive job market, it felt like something unattainable for me.” However, with a little help, she was able […]
For more than a century, Memorial Healthcare System has served as a cornerstone of care in Shiawassee County. As the county’s largest employer, Memorial continues to grow—not only expanding its facilities, but also its reach well beyond the region. With that growth comes a constant demand for qualified staff across a wide variety of departments, […]
Located in Port Sanilac, Fagan Investments is a full-service real estate and construction company that acquires, renovates, constructs, manages, and sells properties throughout the region. With a long-standing team of employees who’ve grown through hands-on, on-the-job training, Fagan has built a strong workforce rooted in experience. Now, the company is taking that foundation to the […]
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) was awarded funding through the Going PRO Talent Fund. This allowed them to provide employees with the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills needed to perform their jobs effectively. DFA was awarded funds to provide numerous training courses, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Electrical, Statistical, and Valve Functions. Ten […]