A PATH to Purpose: Brittney’s Success Story
Brittney is a devoted mother of two and a determined young woman who came to the PATH program at Macomb/St. Clair Michigan Works! ready to build a better future for herself and her family. She spent more than a year in the program while facing challenges that would have discouraged many people, including grief, trauma, […]
Marcella’s Nursing Dream Made Possible with Michigan Works! Support
Marcella is on her way to becoming a Registered Nurse—a goal she’s worked toward with dedication and heart. A single mother and student at St. Clair County Community College, Marcella is set to graduate from the nursing program next year. She balances school, parenting, and part-time work with the help of two key programs: the […]
PATH Program Journey
Tanisha joined the Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH) program in the fall of 2023. Her resume highlighted a consistent work history, and she expressed a clear long-term goal of becoming an engineer, along with a strong interest in pursuing post-secondary education. Tanisha displayed a remarkable work ethic and brought with her a range of skills […]
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 […]
New Home for Refugee
New Hope for Refugee Clinton Township Career Center Submitted by Tracy Astor Dmitrii, his wife, and two-year old son came to the United States as refugees from Ukraine. Sponsored by a local church, the family was temporarily living in the church basement. Engaged in Partnership, Accountability, Training, and Hope (PATH) activities leading to employment, Dmitrii […]
Barriers Do Not Hold Down Single Mom for Long
Barriers Do Not Hold Down Single Mom for Long Roseville Career Center Submitted by Brittany Meade Sara, a single mother of two children, began the Partnership, Accountability, Training and Hope (PATH) program in May of 2023 with many significant barriers. This included family medical issues, the lack of transportation, no computer access, and a significant […]