Genesee – Christopher’s journey towards success began when he enrolled with Flint Genesee Job Corps Center in 2019. Christopher’s goals for himself were to obtain his high school diploma, graduate with a trade, and go into the Air Force. Christopher stayed on top of his schoolwork and made sure he maintained his grades. In 2021, […]
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 […]
Lapeer – Alvis came to GST Michigan Works! in Lapeer during December 2021 due to a layoff. He was assisted in the Resource Room with completing his unemployment. While working with a Career Coach, Alvis mentioned that he was not certified and therefore ineligible for a raise. He was currently making $15/hr. as a welder […]
Huron – D’Carlos Sageman was referred to the Huron County GST Michigan Works! Service Center by the City of Bad Axe. The city wanted to hire D’Carlos for their Summer Recreation Program as a Camp Counselor and heard that we may be able to sponsor D’Carlos as a “Young Professional”. The Young Professionals grant allows […]
Sandusky – Ben Kendra started Kendra IT as a “side gig” when he was a sophomore in high school. He went on to begin a successful career as an IT Manager for a public school district, but eventually decided to devote his full attention to Kendra IT. He was making more income from his part-time […]
Huron – Cooperative Elevator takes pride in being on the leading edge of Technology, so when they learned that drones were being uses in agricultural settings, they wanted more information. Upon meeting with Rantizo, an industry leader in Drone Spraying Equipment, the company concluded that drones would be useful in applying fungicides on crops in […]
Owosso – While working on the 2022 Going Pro Talent Fund, GST Michigan Works! in Shiawassee County was contacted by AmeriChem Sales Company for assistance with the Talent Fund application. AmeriChem Sales Company produces and sells industrial lubricants is located in Mason in Ingham County which is serviced by Capital Area Michigan Works! The company […]