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“The experience of working with Mrs. Evylon Hub- bard (Michigan Works! Business Account Manager) is very pleasant. You helped me apply for a job at ECCI. The communication was top notch even though I was very far away. Mrs. Evylon is a professional. I thank her for that and also for helping my brother get a job.”

"I was overwhelmed with emotion when my nursing hat was placed upon my head, eyes filled with tears, shaky voice, and the feeling of accomplishment in knowing it’s my time to shine!"

KeyShonna says she began her medical journey as a caregiver at different facilities in metro Detroit. She feels the loss of her mom due to long-term health issues influenced her to look beyond caregiving as she envisioned becoming a nurse. KeyShonna stated she then “connected with a wonderful Career Planner, Dana Keller, who still checks on me to this day.”

A student at St. Clair County Community College, Angelic graduated in December of 2022 and earned the Practical Nurse License the next month.

“I can only say positive things about how Michigan Works! (and Erica) helped me out in getting a new start and I am also thankful for the Infinity Grant for the financial help. Because with that price tag I do not know if I would have put out so much money to proceed in such a career field not knowing 100% if it was the right thing for me. End of story is ….it was!”

Nicole successfully completed the LPN training program and received her nursing license from the State of Michigan in January 2023. She was hired by Martha T. Berry earning $35 an hour as an LPN. Nicole plans to continue her education and has already been accepted to the Registered Nurse program.

Oleh and his wife arrived in the United States last August to flee their war-torn city in Ukraine. As a participant in the Partnership, Accountability, Training and Hope (PATH) program and speaking very little English, Oleh was assigned to English classes. Our Business Account Manager Ann happened to be aware of a local company in need of a welder and made the connection. With support from the PATH program and On the Job Training funds, Oleh landed a Welding job with PTM Associates and remains employed there today.

Andorra completed a four- teen-week software development bootcamp at Tech Elevator. She says, “Immediately out of bootcamp I was able to get my first software development job at United Wholesale Mortgage. I spent over two years there, getting two promotions and two merit raises. I can't be more thankful for the advice and help that I got from Michael. He's fantastic.”

Lauren was a single mom attending Chamberlain University. After entering the PATH program, Lauren accepted a job as an Emergency Department RN at $33.44 per hour. For this position, PATH will provide the employer with partial wage reimbursement during the 480 hours of on-the-job (OJT) training. “It takes a village, so accept all the help you can get. If you work the program properly, there’s so many benefits you can receive.”

“I did not finish high school because I wanted to start earning money so I could afford some of the nicer things in life. I knew that I was tired of working dead-end jobs, I wanted a career. I wanted to be an influence to others around me and show them that even if you didn’t finish school, it’s never too late to turn your life around and get your GED and that job you want.”

Lobna entered the Partnership, Accountability, Training and Hope (PATH) program in August of 2020 following the loss of her job. She participated in job readiness activities and barrier identification in preparation for training. She overcame these challenges with strength, determination, and grace. She successfully passed the licensing exam on her first attempt. Lobna was hired as an LPN/Wound Care Nurse at a rehabilitation and long-term care facility where she has been employed for the last seven months earning $34 per hour. Lobna has now set a new goal to continue the career pathway and enroll in an LPN to RN bridge program.

Terrell was hired by Drake Enterprises as an on-the-job training (OJT) participant for a CNC Machinist at $17.20 per hour. Funded with a Going PRO Apprenticeship grant, Terrell completed 232 hours of OJT. He is in his first year of the CNC Operator Apprenticeship which includes courses at Macomb Community College.

"Macomb-St. Clair Michigan Works! has made it possible for our business to be able to support two new apprentices. We were able to supply starter tools, a very vital part to be able to bring new people into the field. This is also very helpful for the employees, we could bring them into the automotive industry with little prior experience ad they didn't have to supply their own tools. We can't thank Macomb-St. Clair Michigan Works! enough and hope to be able to continue a partnership with them."