Lapeer – Michelle Voss came to the Lapeer Service Center as a Dislocated Worker, drawing UIA benefits. Due to her employer permanently closing, she was also TAA – Trade Adjustment Assistance certified. A single parent, Michelle had worked the past 10 years in a production setting, but now found herself unemployed having a difficult time […]
Owosso – Amy came into GST Michigan Works! Shiawassee Service Center in October of 2021 looking for a career change. Amy had 20 years of experience in the childcare industry and was frustrated by the lack of advancement available but had no idea where to start. She was paired with a Career Coach who provided […]
Caro – Mandy Czekai came into the Tuscola Service Center in late December of 2021, seeking assistance getting her Medical Administrative Assisting Certification. Mandy was looking to gain skills in a career field she was already familiar with, and GST Michigan Works! was happy to assist her in meeting her employment goals. Mandy promptly started […]
Flint – Ms. Andrea Overton met with a Career Coach in early June 2022. During the coaching session, Andrea spoke passionately about wanting to work. However, she realized that she was facing barriers in pursuit of her goal. Andrea, a single mother of three had been unemployed for five long months. Shortly after meeting with […]
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 […]
Bad Axe – When Jeremiah came to the Bad Axe Service Center, he didn’t have a home to call his own. He had been staying with various friends, working 2-3 jobs in local restaurants trying to make ends meet and maintain his transportation. He needed some guidance in settling on a career. He had long […]
Owosso – Allison (Paige) Crawford came into the Shiawassee Service Center in May of 2022 after recently relocating from Florida and losing her job of 11 years. After two months of job searching on her own, she became frustrated at the lack of response from employers, and therefore sought out assistance from GST Michigan Works! […]
Jobs for America’s Graduates “5 of 5 Regional Award” recognizes high achievement in five performance metrics for the Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates program: Graduation Rate, Employment Rate, Full time Employment Rate, Total Full time Positive Outcome (includes employment, further education, military, and apprenticeships), and Further Education Rate. While individual GST JMG Specialists and programs […]
Deford Country Grocery, a little store in a tiny town, was in the process of expanding after it was passed down a generation to Ryan Abasso, who purchased the store from his parents after they retired. At the time, Deford Grocery offered a small variety of groceries, beer, wine, liquor, and a single pump for […]