Anastasia initially came to GST Michigan Works! for tuition assistance with the University of Michigan Flint Nursing program. An accident rendered her unable to complete that program. After a six-month recovery, Anastasia shifted her focus to Radiologic Technology. She worked with her Career Coach to build a new training plan. She felt that Radiologic Technology […]
Tag: Healthcare
Lapeer County – Jared had a full-time job at Home Depot but wanted more. He wanted a career in the healthcare industry, in the non-traditional path of nursing. Jared applied and was accepted into the nursing program at Mott Community College. He decided that to give his full attention to his studies, he would need […]
Shiawassee County – Mylissa approached the Shiawassee County Michigan Works! office in May of 2022 for assistance with completing the last year of her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Baker College. While working full-time as a phlebotomist, Mylissa struggled to cover the cost of tuition and books that Federal Student Aid wouldn’t cover. On top […]
Lapeer County – Megan was a single parent who was working her way through school when she heard about GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer from a classmate. Finding out that there was an opportunity for financial assistance was a game-changer for Megan. At that time, she was working part-time, while attending school full-time. She was […]
Huron County – Valerie came to GST Michigan Works! in Huron County looking for a change. She has worked as a Certified Nurse Aide since her certification in 2006. She still loved health care and helping people in need; however, being a CNA is hard work and can take a toll. Valerie wanted to stay […]
Lapeer County – Gladis began working in healthcare in 2016, transitioning from a maintenance position to a Registered Medical Assistant. Healthcare offered her a more rewarding career path, a better work schedule, and increased opportunities. She has a young family but wanted to pursue better opportunities and knew that furthering her education in healthcare would […]
Huron County – Alicia came into the Huron County office of GST Michigan Works! in January, asking about funding in the medical field. She hadn’t worked in a while and was ready to return to the workforce. She was interested in pursuing a career as a Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant and was having a hard […]
Lapeer – Destiny came to GST Michigan Works! in December 2022. She was employed as a Direct Care Giver, a position she obtained through experience and opportunities. She always had a passion for healthcare occupations, knowing there are few professions where she can touch the lives of others and make a difference. Destiny had tried […]
Deandre Bates was struggling to find work after being let go from his Auto Zone position. He wanted to forge a new career path. He stopped at GST Michigan Works! in Flint for assistance on this journey to make a career change. Deandre received resume assistance from Talent Development Center as well as support from […]
Tuscola – Konnar Warren was enrolled in the Radiography program at Delta College with 2 semesters remaining to complete her associate degree. She was struggling to find the finances to complete her degree as the demands of the program did not allow time for her to work. In August of 2022, she came to the […]