At just 22 years old, Brooklyn walked through the doors of McKenzie Health Systems with equal parts excitement and uncertainty. Fresh off a lay-off, she had landed a 12-week secretary position with the Young Professionals program in the Physical Therapy Department. She saw this as an opportunity for a first step into a healthcare career, which […]
Jenny is a driven and determined young individual from the small town of Sebewaing, Michigan, whose dedication to her education and career has led to remarkable success in the healthcare field. Through hard work, perseverance, and the support of GST Michigan Works! Jenny has transformed her grit into a thriving nursing career. Jenny began […]
After nearly ten years as an Adult Services Supervisor, Rose made the difficult decision to step away from her career in June 2025 to care for her ill mother. When her mother passed away, Rose found herself grieving while also preparing to re-enter the workforce after a brief but impactful three-month absence. Even a […]
Iman came to GST Michigan Works! Owosso office in March of 2025. She had been working low-income jobs in the medical field for about four years and was working toward getting her Bachelor of Nursing through Baker College to become a Registered Nurse (RN). She faced some challenges and barriers (personally and as a […]
After gaining custody of his young son, Jesse became a single parent and quickly realized the importance of building a stable future for his family. Determined to succeed, he began exploring his options and, by securing reliable childcare and identifying an available training program, started putting a clear plan into action toward long-term, full-time […]
Valley Area Agency on Aging was hiring Maliah as a Social Services Paraprofessional and reached out to GST Michigan Works! to inquire about utilizing the On-the-Job Training program to offset the costs of her training. Funds were available, and Maliah began her four-week training program in order to learn how the company maintained case […]
Jennifer had been working at an automotive factory for 25 years. In June 2025, the factory announced it would be closing in June 2026. This sent instant fear and panic through Jennifer since that had been her home away from home for such a long time. She didn’t have any other skills or training […]
Eli faced the possibility of being laid off from his full-time position due to seasonal work limitations and not yet having his CDL-A credential. Without the financial means to pay for training on his own, and with plans to secure his own housing, losing his job would have been a significant setback.In November, Eli came […]
In late October 2025, the Executive Director of Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions, Laurie Moncrieff, reached out to inquire if there were any funds available for On-the-Job Training. Laurie had recently interviewed a CNC candidate, and although he had a few years of CNC experience, he was previously trained in MasterCam software. Adaptive Manufacturing Solutions utilizes […]
Kappen Tree Service, a well-known and highly respected employer in Michigan’s rural Thumb region, employs approximately 409 individuals and is proudly woman-owned. The company specializes in line clearance services, playing a critical role in maintaining a reliable power supply across the state. Their clients include major utility providers such as DTE Energy (Detroit Edison), […]