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  • Driving Toward a New Career

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    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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  • It Takes a Village

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    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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  • 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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  • Hope in Trying Times

    • Employment Services

    In August 2022, Aurela Pllaha visited the SEMCA Michigan Works! Wayne American Job Center distraught. She had just received the devastating news of her…

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  • Michigan Works! Saves the Day

    • Employment Services

    Octavia Crum found herself facing a challenging situation when she was laid off from her position at Amazon in December 2022 amid a company-wide…

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  • It’s Never too Late

    • Employment Services

    Facing job loss without a high school diploma or GED, Marlene Martin turned to SEMCA Michigan Works! Monroe American Job Center in early April…

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  • From Job Loss to Job Gained

    • Employment Services

    In January 2023, Michelle Moss faced job loss after 24 years with her employer due to economic troubles. Referred to SEMCA Michigan Works! Monroe…

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  • Back in the Workforce

    • Employment Services

    Rochelle Carrington's job search proves it doesn't have to take months of filling out applications to get back into the workforce, having walked through…

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  • Preparing for a Career Change

    • Employment Services

    Loretta Brazleton started her career at Technicolor in Livonia, Michigan in Dec 1995. She was employed as a Material Handler until she was laid…

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  • Army Veteran finds Success

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    Army Veteran finds success with Pure Michigan Talent Connect 24-Hour Veterans List. Douglas Carroll or “Doug” as he is known to the Michigan Works!…

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