Sarah first came to GST Michigan Works! (GST) in June of 2025, while working as a housekeeper at a local hotel. Although she worked hard, she had always dreamed of pursuing a career in the medical field, specifically as a medical assistant. As a mother of four, Sarah believed going back to school simply […]
Amber’s journey began in July 2024, when she walked into the office for her WIOA orientation. At the time, Amber was a single mother working as a housekeeper at McLaren Thumb Region. She worked hard to support her family but wanted to build a career that would provide more stability and opportunity for herself […]
Harbor Beach Community Hospital, located in Huron County, is an acute care, emergency, and extended care facility that serves the surrounding community’s medical needs. In addition to the hospital, the organization operates two medical clinics. Like many employers in rural areas, the hospital faces challenges in finding candidates with the necessary credentials to fill […]
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 […]
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 […]
Carrie has always had a desire to help others. That interest guided her through several roles, as a Certified Nurse Assistant, a Dental Assistant, and a Paraprofessional. With two young children to support, she took pride in her work but knew she needed to secure a full-time position with reliable benefits. The challenge was bridging […]
Wendy walked into her local GST Michigan Works! the day the job she loved and worked for the past 23 years closed their doors. She didn’t know anything about unemployment and came in seeking assistance with filing a claim. She ended up finding a lot more than she expected. The Tuscola Service Center offered her […]
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 […]