Filter
-
A Path to a Brighter Future
- Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH)
When Whitney Harley first connected with the SEMCA Michigan Works! Southgate American Job Center (AJC), she was ready to create a better future for…
Read the Story » -
Perseverance Pays Off
- Employment Services
Perseverance Pays Off When Jon first visited SEMCA Michigan Works! Monroe American Job Center in March 2025, he only planned to file for unemployment…
Read the Story » -
A Returning Citizen’s Fresh Start
- Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T)
When Douglass Wiseman was referred to the SEMCA Michigan Works! Monroe American Job Center by his parole officer, he was ready for a fresh…
Read the Story » -
No Detours – Just a Dream and a Destination
- Youth (WIOA)
At just 20 years old, Kassim Muthana dreamed of carving his own path. Living at home with his large family in Hamtramck provided shelter,…
Read the Story » -
From Hardship to Homeownership
Relocating from Louisiana to Michigan, Lora Canty was on a journey to restart her life. Despite holding a Bachelor of Arts from Ashford University,…
Read the Story » -
Finding the Tools to Reach Her Goals
When Angel Allen decided to return to community college, she knew she had to juggle classes, work, and everyday life. She needed a flexible…
Read the Story » -
Finding Her Footing
- Youth (WIOA)
When Aaliyah Archie walked through the doors of the SEMCA Michigan Works! Southgate American Job Center with her father, she was searching for more…
Read the Story » -
Empowering the Next Generation
- Employer Success Stories
- Youth (WIOA)
At ABC Warehouse in Southgate, investing in people isn’t just a philosophy—it’s a proven strategy for long-term success. Thanks to a strong partnership with…
Read the Story » -
Skilled, Certified, and Thriving
- Dislocated Worker
When Annette Williams was laid off from her job as a Lab Technician at RJ Marshall in October 2023, she was earning $22/hr and…
Read the Story » -
Life After Layoff: The Road Forward
- Trade Adjustment Act
After nearly five years as a Crane Operator, Brian never expected to be laid off. But in May 2009, that became his reality. He…
Read the Story »