Unemployed Veteran Helped by Northwest Michigan Works!
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James Freeman (r.) with Veteran's Outreach Program Specialist, Dale Ginzel (l.). |
U.S. Navy veteran, James Freeman, was unemployed, experiencing health problems, living in his vehicle, and surviving off Social Security Disability payments when he came to the Northwest Michigan Works! Center in Traverse City. Freeman met with a Career Facilitator, attended job search workshops, and received intensive employment services. He also received assistance from a Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist and Michigan Rehabilitation Services.
In June of 2015, Freeman was hired as a shift manager at Grand Traverse Industries. He also worked with a Veterans Housing Resource Specialist who helped him find and pay for low-cost housing.
Northwest Michigan Works! is pleased to help all job seekers, including veterans who have served this country well!
Related info: Veteran's Services | Job Seeker Services
The Networks Northwest team did a great job to help the City of Charlevoix and Charlevoix Township collaborate in addressing housing challenges in our community. They facilitated dialogue with Planning Commissioners, community stakeholders, and municipal officials to develop a plan for cohesive zoning in areas of growth for our two governments. Further, they were able to pinpoint the challenges in each unit and propose changes that would be beneficial all around. Together, we believe we'll be better prepared for housing developments and job growth in our region. We look forward to working with them on future projects!
- Mark Haydlauff, City Manager, Charlevoix