When Paeton and Madilyn visited GST Michigan Works!, they were both facing significant life changes. Paeton had left high school after 9th grade and Madilyn was expecting their first child when she enrolled in our program. Together, they were determined to build a strong foundation for their growing family. Despite the challenges of pregnancy, Madilyn […]
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Hannah had always wanted a career that made a difference in her community. When she heard about GST Michigan Works! 90-day paid youth work program; she knew it was her chance to explore emergency services. With the help of GST Michigan Works! Tuscola County Service Center, Hannah was placed at Tuscola County 911 Central Dispatch. […]
Brandy had been working as a Nurse Practitioner at the McKenzie Rural Health Clinic since January 2009. In 2023, she decided to further her education and pursue a career change focused on mental health. She returned to Saginaw Valley State University to embark on this new journey. In January 2024, GST Michigan Works! received a […]
Kaiden is a young adult who graduated from high school less than a year ago. Eager to join the workforce, he faced the challenge of lacking credentials and having limited work experience. Previously, Kaiden worked in the food industry. To improve his employability, Kaiden collaborated with the staff at GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer to […]
Braylynn’s journey into healthcare has been one of dedication and resilience, marked by her commitment to completing her nursing degree and beginning her career as a Registered Nurse. She first stepped into the medical field as a nurse intern at McLaren Hospital in Lapeer in July 2022. To support her schooling and living expenses, Braylynn […]
Laura was a familiar face at the GST Michigan Works! office in Bad Axe. After being out of work for some time, she sought a new direction. With an associate’s degree in applied science, specializing in Environmental Quality, Laura had previously contributed to her family’s hog farm and excavating business, giving her a solid foundation […]
After returning from prison, Odell found work in a production job, but it barely provided enough to make ends meet. He knew that if he remained in a low-wage role with no opportunity for skill growth or advancement, he might be forced to make difficult choices just to survive. He needed a way to build […]
Tuscola Co. – In October 2021, Alyssa came to GST Michigan Works! Tuscola Service Center with five semesters remaining in the Nursing program through Saginaw Valley State University. She worked at Wellspring Lutheran Services as a CNA and worked 12-24 hours a week. As nursing school occupied most of her time, she could not work […]
Genesee Co. – Mr. Valderas came to GST Michigan Works! to register for unemployment in January 2024. He needed clarification about the process and help navigating through MiWAM. His lack of computer skills made finding work on the internet difficult. However, his fears were relieved when he partnered with the GSTMW Employment Services team. He […]
Shiawassee Co. – Holly came into the PATH program as a referral from MDHHS on 11/14/2022 and was assigned to a career coach. She sought help getting on a new career path to provide for her and her family. Barrier removal assistance was needed for job search instruction and techniques, improving employability skills, overcoming a […]