Sanilac Co. – Devin had just graduated high school in May 2023. He found summer employment as a production craftsman at Taylor Entrance Systems. Since the opportunity was seasonal, Devin wanted to find another position to provide a stable income and a career path. At 18 years old, Devin wanted to pursue a career in […]
Tag: CDL Driver
Tuscola Co. – Gabriel came into the GST Michigan Works! office in November of 2023, facing the struggles of being underemployed at a job he wasn’t passionate about. He was making an average wage, working part-time hours as a crew member for a local flooring company. Gabe wanted to obtain his CDL certification and change […]
Genesee Co. – Eric’s employment history was predominantly in the construction field, which was seasonal or led him to work odd jobs. He began looking for an occupation where he could work full-time and maintain year-round employment. Eric contacted GST Michigan Works! in Fenton and learned that he might be able to obtain CDL A […]
Sanilac Co. – Ryan came into the GST Michigan Works! in Sanilac County in November seeking help with his unemployment. While applying for unemployment in the office, we discussed the circumstances of his layoff. Ryan mentioned that his boss could have kept him working if he had a CDL license. He was concerned about the […]
Antonio was referred to GST MI Works! in March of 2023 by his son who had recently received WIOA funding for CDL-A Training. Antonio was inspired by how his son had become more confident with a new career and decided it was time to take his own career to the next level. Antonio met with […]
Sheneitha previously worked as an Office Manager for a cleaning company and became unemployed. Unable to find employment she contacted GST Michigan Works! in Fenton in search of a career that was steady and in demand. After meeting with a career coach and discussing different in demand careers, she determined that she would like to […]
Richard joined us on March 29th, 2023, for our Coffee with a Career Coach Event, eagerly seeking guidance on how to navigate his career path. During the event, Richard had the opportunity to explore various training opportunities, and it was during this time that he discovered our assistance with CDL-A training. He had attempted this […]
Christopher came to GST Michigan Works! for a career change. He had been unemployed for several months and lacked any education beyond high school. He was very discouraged with the job market, low paying jobs and wanted to complete training that would allow him to have a career – not just a job. Christopher was […]
Howard was a native of Flint and he knew his way around. He had just returned home and was ready to make a difference. A lot had changed since he had last seen his hometown. Then again, a lot can happen during six years of incarceration. Where would he start first? Fortunately, there were already […]
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 […]