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Aaron is celebrating a significant career achievement after graduating from the Genesee County Corrections Academy in May 2026, earning the Top Academic Award. This award recognizes the highest academic performance in each graduating class. Already serving as a Corrections Officer, Aaron attended the academy in April of 2026, with the support of the WIOA training […]

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In January 2026, Kathryn lost her job as a community health worker. She applied for unemployment and came to GST Michigan Works! to register for work as required by the Unemployment Insurance Agency. When she arrived, she began telling the Career Coach more about her situation and previous work experience.  While talking with Kathryn, she […]

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Matthew’s journey began in November 2025 when he attended a re-employment (RESEA) session while collecting unemployment and learned about training opportunities available through GST Michigan Works! Drawing on his experience as a mechanical technician and a growing interest in information technology, he recognized an opportunity to expand his skills and position himself for new career […]

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