Starting a New Life in America
Starting a New Life in America Port Huron Career Center Submitted by Ann Austin Quiet and unassuming, Oleh and his wife arrived in the United States last August to flee their war-torn city in Ukraine. They moved in with their daughter and her family in Marine City. All that he and his wife had worked […]
Working Towards a Dream
Working Towards a Dream Port Huron Career Center Submitted by Merissa Pacholek Nicole began working with Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! in 2011 while enrolled in the Youth Program. She expressed interest in the medical field and was able to complete a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Medical Assistant training program. These occupational certificates lead her […]
Veteran Benefits from Training Grant Following a Thirty-two Year Detour
Veteran Benefits from Training Grant Following a Thirty-two Year Detour Warren Career Center Submitted by Erica Clifford Matthew served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany from 1988 – 1992 where he met his wife. They remained in Germany to raise their family after being discharged from the Army. Thirty-two years later, […]
Aspiring Nurse Achieves Goal
Aspiring Nurse Achieves Goal Port Huron Career Center Submitted by Taylor Prouty As a dislocated worker, Angelic was co-enrolled as a training participant receiving assistance for tuition and fees through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and as a participant with the Partnership, Accountability, Training, and Hope (PATH) program. Angelic had returned to the […]
It Was All Worth It!
It Was All Worth It Clinton Township Career Center Submitted by Michael Draheim Tywone had taken some classes towards enrolling in a nursing program but was only able to complete one semester when finances became an issue. From there she moved on to substitute teaching. She tells her story here… Four years passed, then one […]
MiCareerQuest Southeast- Sponsors & Exhibitors Needed
Region’s largest hands-on career fair showcasing 200+ occupations to 8,000 students on November 14, 2023 Seeking businesses to exhibit at and sponsor this event. Get Involved! Join us at MiCareerQuest Southeast Contact Brooklyn Frontiera at (248) 452-2260 or email MiCareerQuestSE@OakGov.com for more information.
A Second Chance with a Meaningful Career
When she was walked into Michigan Works! Frances did not have housing and was living out of her truck. She had been trying to make it as a waitress, but her struggles with drug and alcohol use were overwhelming. Frances often found herself in dangerous situations. When her mother died, Frances had an epiphany. She […]