Journey to Independence in America
Ahmad arrived in Michigan as a refugee from Syria, accompanied by his wife and their three young children. With his wife fully dedicated to caring for their children and managing the household, the responsibility of providing for the family rested solely on Ahmad’s shoulders. He welcomed this role wholeheartedly, acknowledging it as both a challenge […]
Nursing Dream Achieved
“Michigan Works! has been a wonderful program! Not only has it helped me financially, it has also provided me with resources to help me succeed within my nursing program. Nursing school was hard but Michigan Works! helped me through it and provided me with the support I needed to finish and build my dream career!”
Keaton
Ambition in the Medical Field
With tuition assistance Matthew earned his Central Sterile Processing Technician certificate and is taking his first step toward becoming a doctor. ‘Always give something a shot, you never know what could happen!’
Matthew
Young Professional Lands Her Dream Job
I always wanted to become a CNA to care for elders. With Young Professionals tuition assistance I’m now a licensed CNA and can love and care for them in their time of need. It’s what makes me complete!
Arrion
Thank You
Thank You Bob’s Truck Repair and Car Care Center Receives Funding to Support Apprentices – Closing the Skills Gap “(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 […]
Making Progress as a CNC Operator Apprentice
Making Progress as a CNC Operator Apprentice Mt. Clemens Career Center Submitted by Evylon Hubbard 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 […]
Loss of Job Leads to Higher Wage
Loss of Job Leads to Higher Wage Clinton Township Career Center Submitted by Andrea Lori Curcio Lobna entered the Partnership, Accountability, Training and Hope (PATH) program in August of 2020 following the loss of her job. She knew immediately that she wanted to take the PATH training opportunity to reach her employment goal in nursing. […]
Career Begins with Job Training
Career Begins with Job Training Warren Career Center Submitted by Marsha Fulton With a history of working what he referred to as dead-end jobs, Glenzell came to Michigan Works! looking for assistance to begin a career. The twenty-four-year-old enrolled with the Michigan Works! Young Professionals and working with the in-house tutor, began to prep for […]
Benefit Supports Earning of Bachelor’s Degree
Benefit Supports Earning of Bachelor’s Degree Roseville Career Center Submitted by Brianna Jack At the time she became a participant in the Partnership, Accountability, Training and Hope (PATH) program, Lauren was a single mom attending Chamberlain University. Working to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, her hours of training and study counted […]
It’s Just the Beginning
It’s Just the Beginning Clinton Township Career Center Submitted by Michael Draheim Nearly three years following completion of training, former Michigan Works! participant, Andorra, provided the career planner with her career update. Laid off as a Sales Development Representative in 2019, she had been unhappy with cold calling and sales jobs. Looking to return […]