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• Breaking Barriers, Building Dreams

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  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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• Achieving Her Goals

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  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

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  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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• New Goals, New Direction

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  Kiyara Morris came to SEMCA Michigan Works! unemployed and facing numerous challenges. At 24 years old, she was a single mother of two young…

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• From Refugee to Leader in the Workforce

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  Mariya Derunova’s story resonates the power of resilience, hard work, and the support systems provided by SEMCA Michigan Works!. Mariya arrived in the United…

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• Overcoming Barriers with SEMCA Michigan Works!

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  James Cornett, a determined 32-year-old husband and father had never completed his high school diploma or obtained a GED. With a background in customer…

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• Navigating Challenges, Finding Stability

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  Alonte's journey with SEMCA Michigan Works! Monroe American Job Center (AJC) is one of strength and determination. Having fled an abusive partner, Alonte arrived…

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• Focused on Change

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  In December 2023, Tiarra Calhoun began a transformative journey by joining the PATH program at SEMCA Michigan Works! Highland Park American Job Center (AJC).…

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• A Journey of Determination and Success

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  Danielle Brown-Miller, a devoted mother of three, visited the SEMCA Michigan Works! Highland Park American Job Center, embarking on her P.A.T.H. program journey in…

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• New Country, New Beginning

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  Embarking on a new chapter in her life, Alia Tanha, an Afghan Refugee, arrived in the USA in June 2022. Like all newcomers navigating…

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