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Breaking Barriers, Building Dreams
- Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH)
At 33, Rosalina Alvarado found herself at a crossroads. Living in a small apartment with her four-year-old son, she juggled multiple low-paying jobs in…
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Shifting Gears to a High-Wage Career
- Dislocated Worker
Joshua Brayman, an Army veteran and dislocated worker, faced uncertainty in his career path. Determined to find stable employment, he visited the SEMCA Michigan…
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Achieving Her Goals
- Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH)
At 27 years old, Misty Peete faced significant challenges. She was unemployed, pursuing a demanding master’s degree program to become a Licensed Professional Counselor…
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Finding Stability and Success in Michigan
- Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH)
Lakosmia Walker entered the SEMCA Michigan Works! in July 2024, facing a difficult personal situation that led her from Georgia back to Michigan with…
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Driving Toward a New Career
- Employment Services
When Salvatore Cusumano first arrived at his local SEMCA Michigan Works! American Job Center (AJC) in May 2024, he lacked many essential job search…
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Rebuilding After Loss
- Food Assistance Employment and Training (FAE&T)
Jayson Lewis spent the last decade facing significant challenges. After ten years in prison, he was determined to turn his life around and reconnect…
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It Takes a Village
- Employment Services
The phrase "it takes a village" resonates deeply with Stacey Crognale. Her journey with SEMCA Michigan Works! began in October 2023, when she visited…
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From Air to Land
- Adult
From Air to Land After dedicating more than 24 years to the aviation industry, Mamar Nasser faced an unexpected job loss in December 2023…
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Designing a New Future
- Adult
Ann LeMessurier, a seasoned professional in the automotive industry, faced an unexpected challenge when she was permanently laid off from her long-term career. With…
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Building the Confidence and Skills to Succeed
- Employment Services
Elizabeth Chouinard, having returned to work after retirement, found herself in a challenging situation after being unjustly terminated from her job at a gas…
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