During a seasonal layoff, Eric decided it was time for a change. He came to GST Michigan Works! to get assistance with unemployment. During that time, he shared an interest in obtaining his CDL. After a quick assessment of Eric’s situation, he was determined eligible for WIOA funding. Eric was quick to get the ball […]
Tag: CDL-A/B Drivers
Mike came to GST Michigan Works! for assistance with completing his CDL to be eligible for a promotion at work. He had been working as a General Laborer with IDF Clean Up in Imlay City since 2018. He enjoyed his job and his employers. IDF shared with Mike that they were looking for more drivers […]
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 […]
Genesee County – Darrin came into GST Michigan Works! in Fenton to meet with a Career Coach to see what types of employment he was capable of besides the sales industry. He worked as a Sales Representative for the last ten years and experienced a great deal of instability. Darrin needed a stable income to […]
Genesee County – When Stanley entered the PATH program, he was a self-employed referee/umpire but really wanted to find a career. He worked to establish a plan that included coaching sessions along the way to help him succeed. He showed his determination by completing assessments , attending workshops, and updating his resume. Stanley decided he […]
Genesee County – In August of 2022, Malachi eagerly met with his Career Coach to discuss his aspirations of becoming a CDL-A driver. He expressed his excitement at embarking on this journey, which had been his long-standing dream. However, he acknowledged that various barriers had prevented him from achieving this dream alone. Although Malachi was […]
Genesee County – Casey is a single mother who has been raising her son by herself for most of his life. She believes it’s essential to show children the importance of hard work and perseverance, even when the going gets rough. She prides herself on never having applied for government assistance. Casey has maintained employment […]
Jacob is a 23-year-old veteran who wanted to start a career in truck driving. He reached out to GST Michigan Works! Fenton Service Center to see if he would qualify for assistance in meeting that goal. As an eligible veteran, GST assisted Jacob in receiving his CDL-A license through 160 Driving Academy. Upon completion of […]
Huron County – Cory started working with Kappen Tree Service in March of 2023 as a Woodsman. One of the first steps in a career with Kappen Tree Service is their week-long “Boot Camp.” Cory was assigned to attend at the end of April, then had 90 days to obtain his CDL Class A to […]
Flint – Ushiena Fleming is a high school graduate looking to advance was working dead end jobs and barely scraping by when she came to GST Michigan Works! for assistance with training. Ushiena was adamant about going into CDLA training. She felt that this occupation would allow her the opportunity to have a career that […]