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• A License to Earn More

  • Adult

  Branden Woods was working as a material mover at Crown Staffing, earning $18/hour, but he knew he needed to upgrade his skills to secure…

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• Welding a Career Connection

  • Dislocated Worker

  Calvin Gill faced a challenging situation when he was laid off from his position as a scanner operator in April 2020. Seeking a new…

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• A Journey to Year-Round Employment

  • Dislocated Worker

  A Journey to Year-Round Employment Jeremy Theodore, an experienced Roller Operator, faced the challenge of seasonal employment, earning $28.50 per hour but being laid…

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• Shining Through Adversity

  • Adult

  When Jasmine Branch walked through the doors of the SEMCA Michigan Works Southgate American Job Center (AJC), she was a single parent struggling to…

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• Recareering at Fifty

  • Trade Adjustment Act

  Ted Clabuesch faced a pivotal moment in his career journey when he was laid off from US Steel after over a decade of dedicated…

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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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• Creating a Stable Workforce

  • Employer Success Stories
  • Going Pro Talent Fund

  The Oakwood Group, a privately-owned mid-sized manufacturing company established in 1945, specializes in designing and developing niche products, particularly excelling in the automotive marketplace.…

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• Partners in Success

  • Employer Success Stories
  • Going Pro Talent Fund

  BASF, headquartered in Wyandotte, Michigan, is an innovative chemical manufacturing company that has significantly expanded its global presence since 2019. Engaged in the production,…

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• Learning Skills to Last a Lifetime

  • Employer Success Stories
  • Adult

  Brian Grace engaged with the SEMCA Michigan Works! Southgate American Job Center and Downriver Community Conference (DCC) at a Drive-Thru Job Fair. Facing challenges…

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• Discovering Passion Through PWE

  • Youth (WIOA)

  In the heart of SEMCA Michigan Works! Southgate American Job Center, a remarkable tale of determination and transformation has unfolded—Maleke Parham's inspiring journey through…

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