After nearly ten years as an Adult Services Supervisor, Rose made the difficult decision to step away from her career in June 2025 to care for her ill mother. When her mother passed away, Rose found herself grieving while also preparing to re-enter the workforce after a brief but impactful three-month absence. Even a […]
Iman came to GST Michigan Works! Owosso office in March of 2025. She had been working low-income jobs in the medical field for about four years and was working toward getting her Bachelor of Nursing through Baker College to become a Registered Nurse (RN). She faced some challenges and barriers (personally and as a […]
Hayden built a successful career in engineering, starting as an engineering technician and advancing to a systems engineer. While he recognized the value of his work, he felt a growing desire to do more—specifically, to serve his community in a meaningful and lasting way. Although he had progressed far in the engineering field, Hayden […]
Valley Area Agency on Aging was hiring Maliah as a Social Services Paraprofessional and reached out to GST Michigan Works! to inquire about utilizing the On-the-Job Training program to offset the costs of her training. Funds were available, and Maliah began her four-week training program in order to learn how the company maintained case […]
Monica had decided it was time for a career change. Her previous employment included dairy farms and factory work. She was looking for something that felt more rewarding personally. Monica came to GST Michigan Works! with hopes of finding a new career path. She met with a career coach and discussed her interests. She […]
Just one month after graduating high school, Cattibrie walked into the GST Michigan Works! Lapeer office with a clear goal and a strong sense of purpose. Inspired by her school’s Decision Day and her experience in a Public Safety Careers program through her local EdTech center, she was ready to take the next step […]
With only four months of work history as a part-time grocery store cashier, Ella came to GST Michigan Works! in Owosso without having worked in over six months. She found it difficult to secure employment without much experience and was struggling to have the confidence needed to get into the workforce permanently. Other barriers […]
Eli faced the possibility of being laid off from his full-time position due to seasonal work limitations and not yet having his CDL-A credential. Without the financial means to pay for training on his own, and with plans to secure his own housing, losing his job would have been a significant setback.In November, Eli came […]
Jennifer had been working at an automotive factory for 25 years. In June 2025, the factory announced it would be closing in June 2026. This sent instant fear and panic through Jennifer since that had been her home away from home for such a long time. She didn’t have any other skills or training […]
In late October 2025, the Executive Director of Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions, Laurie Moncrieff, reached out to inquire if there were any funds available for On-the-Job Training. Laurie had recently interviewed a CNC candidate, and although he had a few years of CNC experience, he was previously trained in MasterCam software. Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions utilizes […]