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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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