Flint – Lorenzo Spencer decided to visit Michigan for friends and local attractions. However, after a few unfortunate events, he found himself stranded and far away from home. Lorenzo’s only solution was to find shelter and start earning an income. Lorenzo discovered refuge, resources, and rest at My Brothers Keeper. My Brothers Keeper is a […]
Lapeer – Keiaira Stokes learned about GST Michigan Works! and the support offered through WIOA in 2015 after she lost her job and applied for unemployment benefits. At that time, life circumstances took her in another direction, and she could not take advantage of training. Keiaira started her own business; however, once the pandemic hit, […]
Huron – Michael is a father of three making his way back into the workforce as a returning citizen. He had some experience with welding and was interested in filling out a WIOA application to take Rapid Welding training. Michael successfully completed the Mid-Michigan training with the help of GST Michigan Works! financial support towards […]
Lapeer – Emily graduated from Davison High School in 2020. She enrolled at Mott Community College after graduation, but found that it was not the right fit for her in the moment and learning during the pandemic proved to be challenging. Emily later enrolled at in the Psychology program at Wayne State University and learned […]
Huron – Xander came to GST Michigan Works! in Bad Axe as a referral from the Huron Area Technical Center. He was being assisted by Carrie Prill, Transition Supports Provider. Xander was not able to take CDL-A training at the Tech Center, so his other alternative was sponsorship from GST Michigan Works! Xander qualified for […]
Shiawassee – Patrick Coe came to the GST Michigan Works! Owosso Service Center at a difficult time. While he was currently employed, his hours and wages had been severely reduced. Prior to that, Patrick worked for Kroger, working 60 hours per week, earning twice the hourly wage he was currently being paid. His goal was […]
Flint – Donavin Sayles applied at local employer Curbco, Inc. to work as a Horticulturist. While Donavin was motivated to work hard, and willing to learn, he did not have any previous experience as a Horticulturist. He needed assistance to start his career off on the right foot. GST Michigan Works! Business Services team worked […]
Lapeer – James Paschky came to GST Michigan Works! in search of assistance in completing welding courses offered through the Lapeer ISD. While screening James for eligibility, the GSTMW! team discovered that he had dropped out of high school. At the time of application, James was not quite ready to start his GED journey, but […]
Lapeer – Tisha Pate came to GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer Service Center as a single parent seeking assistance with LPN courses. She had been working as a CNA since 2007 and knew that completing her LPN program would increase her overall wage potential and employability. Tisha had some struggles during her courses at Dorsey […]
Sanilac – Brandon Kitchen came into GST Michigan Works! looking for information on obtaining a CDL. Despite having no work experience, he was eager to get started with training and find employment. Brandon was eligible for WIOA as an Out-of-School Youth due to inexperience and lack of income. Brandon began training at Thumb CDL in […]