A goal without a plan is just a wish.

Knowing exactly where she wanted to go with her career, Shantel came to the Warren Michigan Works! Career Center with a plan in November of 2017. All that was holding her back from starting the plan was the lack of finances to enroll in training.  Employed as a certified nurse assistant, twenty-four-year-old Shantel met with […]

Skill Improvement Leads to Employment

A participant of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), Crystal Tibble had two placements offering experiences in filling, data entry and record keeping. Crystal, however, was looking to gain more experience working directly with people in a customer service setting while improving her computer skills.  The perfect placement for her was the Employment Services […]

The Pay Off For Time Invested

Ayuba quickly moved through the eligibility and suitability phase and was registered within weeks. His first empowerment activity was mock interviewing with the Michigan Works! team. He enjoyed the interviewing activity and requested additional opportunities to increase his skills. Ayuba also gained valuable tips for a professional résumé, as well as how to complete cover […]

Employment Services Staff Support Job Seeker

Long time Port Huron resident, Dan Beeler, fell on hard times after losing his equipment maintenance position in 2018. It came to the point where Mr. Beeler found himself living in a homeless shelter without transportation and with a phone about to be disconnected.  Throughout these challenges, Mr. Beeler had two things working in his […]

Store Closure Allows Culinary Dream to Come True

“When I came into Michigan Works! 21 months ago after being separated from Macy’s due to a store closing, I had no idea what I was going to do besides collect unemployment. Christine Rinaldi (Career Planner) placed the idea of returning to school in my head and I began the journey that led me to […]

A Note of Gratitude from Job Seeker

“I, Kim Smith, have been on a journey. Due to life mishaps, I found myself again unemployed for approximately 2 years and 7 months. As I decided to venture back to the workforce, I had not brushed up on my computer skills. I am not computer savvy at all. I then realized I needed help! […]

Inner Strength Eases Adversity

Hannah Smart turned to Michigan Works! following a move from across the state to escape a bad living situation. She was looking for a fresh start for herself and the expected child.