Richard joined us on March 29th, 2023, for our Coffee with a Career Coach Event, eagerly seeking guidance on how to navigate his career path. During the event, Richard had the opportunity to explore various training opportunities, and it was during this time that he discovered our assistance with CDL-A training. He had attempted this […]
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Christopher came to GST Michigan Works! for a career change. He had been unemployed for several months and lacked any education beyond high school. He was very discouraged with the job market, low paying jobs and wanted to complete training that would allow him to have a career – not just a job. Christopher was […]
Howard was a native of Flint and he knew his way around. He had just returned home and was ready to make a difference. A lot had changed since he had last seen his hometown. Then again, a lot can happen during six years of incarceration. Where would he start first? Fortunately, there were already […]
During a seasonal layoff, Eric decided it was time for a change. He came to GST Michigan Works! to get assistance with unemployment. During that time, he shared an interest in obtaining his CDL. After a quick assessment of Eric’s situation, he was determined eligible for WIOA funding. Eric was quick to get the ball […]
Mike came to GST Michigan Works! for assistance with completing his CDL to be eligible for a promotion at work. He had been working as a General Laborer with IDF Clean Up in Imlay City since 2018. He enjoyed his job and his employers. IDF shared with Mike that they were looking for more drivers […]
Michael came to GST Michigan Works! in Caro interested in sponsorship to obtain a CDL-A license. His goal was to improve his quality of living by getting a better paying job by acquiring his CDL-A. Unfortunately, he did not have the funding to do so. At the time of the initial meeting, Michael was working […]
Genesee County – Darrin came into GST Michigan Works! in Fenton to meet with a Career Coach to see what types of employment he was capable of besides the sales industry. He worked as a Sales Representative for the last ten years and experienced a great deal of instability. Darrin needed a stable income to […]
Genesee County – When Stanley entered the PATH program, he was a self-employed referee/umpire but really wanted to find a career. He worked to establish a plan that included coaching sessions along the way to help him succeed. He showed his determination by completing assessments , attending workshops, and updating his resume. Stanley decided he […]
Genesee County – In August of 2022, Malachi eagerly met with his Career Coach to discuss his aspirations of becoming a CDL-A driver. He expressed his excitement at embarking on this journey, which had been his long-standing dream. However, he acknowledged that various barriers had prevented him from achieving this dream alone. Although Malachi was […]
Genesee County – Casey is a single mother who has been raising her son by herself for most of his life. She believes it’s essential to show children the importance of hard work and perseverance, even when the going gets rough. She prides herself on never having applied for government assistance. Casey has maintained employment […]