Drew is a young man with ambitious goals for the road ahead. Through dedication and hard work, he climbed the ranks to become a Foreman in the landscaping industry at Elevate Outdoor Living. Recently, Drew transitioned to a position in excavation with Ozzy’s Excavating, LLC. To continue advancing in this career path, he needed to […]
After many years of working in the food service industry, Randall found himself unemployed and knew it was time to pursue his dream job as a truck driver to better support his family. After conducting research, he discovered that GST Michigan Works! provides services to help people achieve their career goals. He met with a […]
Benjamin, a 24-year-old participant in the WIOA program, has always valued independence. While still in high school, he sought his first job and began working at Burger King as a cook. After graduating, he had the opportunity to continue his education but instead chose to enter the workforce full-time in search of a stable job. […]
Amy worked part-time, only 20 hours per week, as a driving instructor at Mr. R’s Driving School, earning $20 an hour. While she enjoyed driving, she needed a full-time job to support her family and was ready for the challenge of obtaining her CDL. GST Michigan Works! was able to provide career counseling, support services, […]
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 […]
William, a resident of Genesee County, found himself unemployed after being abruptly terminated from his job as a Project Manager, where he was earning $22 per hour. Despite his experience, which included installing swimming pools and managing projects, his job search was hindered by a previous criminal record. Determined to find a way forward, William […]
Travis had worked in the construction field for many years, but he found himself at a dead end. He needed his CDL to advance his career, earn a higher wage, and open new opportunities. When Travis was laid off from A.Jax, he reached out to GST Michigan Works! in search of a new skill to […]
Melonise came to the GST Michigan Works! Tuscola Co. Service Center in August of 2023 with dreams of leaving the small pizza place where she worked to become a truck driver. At the age of 27, Melonise had a lot of responsibilities as a single mother of twin toddlers. Her days were a whirlwind of […]
In April 2023, the owner of T&J Towing & Hauling visited GST Michigan Works! Owosso Service Center seeking assistance to upskill his employee, Larry, for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to become a Wrecker Driver. Around the same time, Jordan, who had recently moved from Ohio to Michigan, came to us looking for help with […]
Leon first contacted GST Michigan Works! as a justice-involved citizen facing the struggles of finding employment as he transitioned back to society. Leon expressed his interest in obtaining a CDL certification and becoming a truck driver. After many discussions about his future, he enrolled in a CDL course to gain the education needed for his […]