Javonte began working with GST Michigan Works!/Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates following the advice and recommendation of a close friend who shared his own experience of successfully obtaining his CDL-A and the assistance that he received. Javonte was very passionate about becoming a CDL-A driver. He knew that this was something he was going to achieve but lacked the resources […]
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Tuscola Co. – In October 2021, Alyssa came to GST Michigan Works! Tuscola Service Center with five semesters remaining in the Nursing program through Saginaw Valley State University. She worked at Wellspring Lutheran Services as a CNA and worked 12-24 hours a week. As nursing school occupied most of her time, she could not work […]
Genesee Co. – Mr. Valderas came to GST Michigan Works! to register for unemployment in January 2024. He needed clarification about the process and help navigating through MiWAM. His lack of computer skills made finding work on the internet difficult. However, his fears were relieved when he partnered with the GSTMW Employment Services team. He […]
Huron Co. – Dezera came to GST Michigan Works! looking for a career change. She worked in childcare, but was currently unemployed because she gave birth to her son, who arrived a few weeks early. She wanted to enter the healthcare industry to pursue a career that would provide a more stable future. Tuscola Technology […]
Shiawassee Co. – Holly came into the PATH program as a referral from MDHHS on 11/14/2022 and was assigned to a career coach. She sought help getting on a new career path to provide for her and her family. Barrier removal assistance was needed for job search instruction and techniques, improving employability skills, overcoming a […]
Huron Co. – Eva first came to GST Michigan Works! as a first-year college student looking for summer employment in 2022. She qualified for the Young Professionals Program and worked at Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse Society for the summer. Eva worked part-time through that program, helping at the Lighthouse. She completed the summer program in […]
Genesee Co. – The story of Lorenzo, an apprentice in Michigan’s Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Union, Local 2, is incredibly motivating. Lorenzo had no employment history before beginning his apprenticeship in January 2023. He demonstrated unwavering commitment and diligence to his first trade, leading to notable accomplishments and advancement in his career. Throughout his apprenticeship, […]
Huron Co. – When Shannon came into GST Michigan Works!, she had been out of work since October 2022 due to health issues. She had previously worked as a Production Worker, but her current health state would not allow her to continue that career path. She researched different training courses and decided that she would […]
Sanilac Co. – Devin had just graduated high school in May 2023. He found summer employment as a production craftsman at Taylor Entrance Systems. Since the opportunity was seasonal, Devin wanted to find another position to provide a stable income and a career path. At 18 years old, Devin wanted to pursue a career in […]
Tuscola Co. – Gabriel came into the GST Michigan Works! office in November of 2023, facing the struggles of being underemployed at a job he wasn’t passionate about. He was making an average wage, working part-time hours as a crew member for a local flooring company. Gabe wanted to obtain his CDL certification and change […]