Troy Brown came into GST Michigan Works! looking for assistance with training to advance in his current employment with Kappen Tree Service. Troy wanted to obtain his CDL-A license. This would allow him the opportunity to make more money. Troy currently lives in Deckerville and decided he wanted to attend Thumb CDL, LLC. Troy is […]
Tag: Truck Driver
Brian came to GST Michigan Worsk! in Laper as a single parent seeking truck driver training to increase his overall wage potential and employability. Brian was previously working as a driver/installer for a cemetery. He was told that if he obtained his CDL he would be eligible for a raise. Brian was given time off […]
We met Danny Bambach when he came to our Service Center asking about tutoring services and help getting a GED. Danny was a single father and a small business owner, but due to the economic downturn in 2021/2022, he had to sell his business at a total loss. Understanding the importance of education and training, […]
Dustin Gunn entered GST Michigan Works! Knowing exactly what he wanted to do for a career. He wanted to drive a commercial tractor-trailer as a certified CDL-A driver. He was introduced to his Career Coach then they discussed his barriers and the details of the journey that would follow. They created a coaching strategy that […]
Jameisha Shelton is another success story for GST MI Works! WIOA program. Jameisha was a young adult and single parent surviving on her meager wages, working diligently full-time as a Direct Care professional. She tried over the years to advance in business operations and complete the Business Management program at Baker College. However, because of […]
Sanilac – Collyn Terry came to GST Michigan Works! in Sandusky to receive assistance obtaining a CDL. As a low-income youth, he was eligible for WIOA funding. He was working as a groundskeeper for a local lawn care business making $12.00 per hour. He wanted to get his CDL to give him more career opportunities […]
Genesee – After being laid off for the second time as a Leak Surveyor, Nygel decided it was time to acquire a career where layoffs weren’t as common. On September 24, 2021, Nygel met with a Career Coach to discuss the path to becoming a CDL-A Driver. After completing the Workplace Excellence workshops and CASAS […]
Flint – Tyler Taylor is a 23-year-old single parent with 2 small children. Tyler felt trapped in a low paying job that offered no opportunity for growth. Even while working full-time at a low paying job, he was forced to sell his plasma to support himself and his children. Tyler was reaching his breaking point. […]
Fenton – Hunter came into the Fenton GST Michigan Works! to register for work as part of his unemployment requirement. After speaking with the staff and learning about the WIOA program he decided he would like to seek a career change that would support him and his family. He now has the opportunity to receive […]
Flint – Unemployed and expecting a newborn, 21-year-old Jalen was experiencing some anxiety. His lengthy gap in employment, and minimal skill-set, were starting to make him feel like he would not be able to “catch up” in time to have the job security and wages necessary to support his new family. Time and money were […]