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New Goals, New Direction
- Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH)
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
- Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH)
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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Motivated to Make a Move
- Youth (WIOA)
At SEMCA Michigan Works!, we witness incredible stories of transformation every day. One such story is that of Malik Dowdell, a young man determined…
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The Tools to Succeed
- Adult
Denise Chasey’s story is an interesting one. After losing her long-term job, she was unsure of what to do next and anxious about finding…
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A New Beginning in Nursing
- Adult
Larrica Carter was working at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital as an Environmental Services Technician, earning $15 per hour and receiving SNAP benefits. Determined to…
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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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Forming Healthy Connections
- Employer Success Stories
- Adult
Wayne County Healthy Communities, a nonprofit organization providing health services to community members regardless of their ability to pay, faced a unique challenge. Their…
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Overcoming Barriers with SEMCA Michigan Works!
- Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH)
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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Transforming Employee Training with the Going PRO Talent Fund
- Employer Success Stories
- Going Pro Talent Fund
In the competitive landscape of manufacturing, staying ahead means not just embracing change, but driving it. For TWB Company, a leader in tailor welded…
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