Rural communities across Michigan’s Thumb region face an ongoing shortage of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), a critical role that connects patients in emergencies to lifesaving healthcare services. Addressing this workforce gap required a coordinated, regional approach focused on both immediate staffing needs and long-term workforce sustainability. Through collaboration with the Thumb Community Health Partnership, workforce […]
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Nikolas entered GST Michigan Works! Owosso Service Center with a strong desire to build a career in healthcare. While highly motivated, he faced financial barriers that made it difficult to access the training needed to move forward, and he needed a boost to get established in the healthcare field. His journey began when he attended […]
Joyann came to the GST Michigan Works! office to attend the PATH program orientation. She was feeling a range of emotions and was full of anxiety about the future. For the past 22 years, she had been a stay-at-home mother of seven. Having never entered the workforce, her support system was weak, and so was […]
Diana and Amy embarked on their journey to becoming outstanding nursing assistants on August 22, 2024, driven by a sincere desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Their dedication to healthcare was evident from the start, as they committed themselves to completing the rigorous USDOL-approved Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program. This comprehensive training not […]
As the footprint for Memorial Healthcare expands not only in Shiawassee County but throughout the surrounding area, many new employees are needed in these facilities. Some have all the required skills, while others may need a little help to get up to speed. This is when Memorial reaches out to GST Michigan Works! (GSTMW) for […]
Shannon, a wife and mother of two teenagers, was working two jobs when she first came to GST Michigan Works! in Bad Axe. She had spent several years in the healthcare field, caring for others while managing operations and staff. At the time, Shannon was employed as a Home Manager at Faith Flushing Associates, a […]
Jordyn visited GST Michigan Works! in search of a new career path. After working part-time as a CNA, she was ready for a change. When she learned that the Sanilac Career Center offered training for Certified Medical Assistants, she knew exactly which direction she wanted to take. With approval from GST Michigan Works! in Huron […]
When Corrieonna joined the PATH program, she held a clear goal: finishing high school. She enrolled in Vision for My Life to earn her diploma. Though it was a major barrier, she didn’t face it alone. With PATH’s support, she re-enrolled, stayed motivated, and overcame challenges. On September 13, 2025, she received her high school […]
Haley first visited the office on August 13, 2024. At the time, she was balancing two part-time jobs, one as a childcare provider and the other as a waitress, demonstrating strong dedication and a great work ethic. Haley wanted to work in the medical field. She enrolled in the Clinical Medical Assistant program at Tuscola […]
Molly Lindsey is an Out-of-School Youth participant from the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) program, a GST Michigan Works! service provider. Molly first heard of the FHEO Program while searching online for scholarship options to enter the medical Field. At the time she was working as Health Aid at local school […]