Jesse has dedicated much of his life to serving others as a firefighter. His journey began in 2008 when he became a volunteer firefighter with Elk Township Fire and Rescue. From the start, he knew this was his calling—he thrived on the sense of purpose that came with helping others. In 2019, Jesse took the […]
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Ashley entered the PATH program in July 2023 with clear goals and aspirations. Working closely with her case manager, she developed an action plan to overcome the challenges that had hindered her educational and employment progress. On September 11, 2023, Ashley began the Phlebotomy Technician course at Soaring CNA Training Center, successfully completing it and […]
In 2010, Megan turned to GST Michigan Works! (GSTMW) for assistance in pursuing her dream of becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). GSTMW was able to use funding to cover the cost of her tuition, uniforms, shoes, her NCLEX exam, and more. Megan successfully obtained her LPN license and began her career in healthcare. Fast […]
Kellie turned to GST Michigan Works! for help renewing her CNA certification after learning that her job at Northwood Meadows Assisted Living was coming to an end. As the midnight supervisor for three years, Kellie had dedicated herself to caring for others, but with the facility preparing to close, her hours were reduced from 40 […]
McKenna 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. During her senior year of high school McKenna attended an information session about the FHEO Program’s Summer Youth Work Experience Program at the Genesee Career Institute. McKenna who was studying exercise […]
Devon is an Adult participant from the Flint Healthcare Employment Opportunities (FHEO) Program, a GST Michigan Works! service provider. Devon, a single mother of four, was supporting her family with social security benefits when she discovered the FHEO Program. Devon shared that she wanted to work in healthcare because she enjoys helping others. Before healthcare […]
Leagnys arrived in the United States as a refugee from Cuba, holding her young daughter’s hand and carrying a heart full of dreams. Leaving behind her homeland was difficult, but she was driven by a fierce desire for a better life for both of them. She envisioned a future filled with opportunities, security, and the […]
Savannah began her journey with Family Literacy to obtain her GED. After successfully achieving that goal in March of 2023, she quickly realized that a credential was necessary to enter the workforce. Determined to enhance her skills, she returned to GST Michigan Works! where she enrolled in the Medical Assistant training program at the Sanilac […]
Over the past nineteen years, Lacey has demonstrated remarkable dedication and perseverance as she advanced through the ranks at the hospital where she began her career in 2005. Starting as an Aide, she has taken on various roles, including Ward Clerk, ER Tech, and Student Nurse, ultimately becoming a Registered Nurse. Each position has provided […]
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 […]