Talent Success Stories

I obtained a stable job that makes me feel appreciated and it satisfies me personally and professionally, granting me the ability to live the life I want and need for myself and my family.

Chris Schwach
Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope.
(PATH) Participant

I used Career Connection for help finding a job and used the service center computers to apply for jobs. The staff at Manistee Michigan Works! were very helpful and friendly. I am so glad to be back to work again.

Robert K.
Reemployment Services and Eligibility
Assessment Program (RESEA) Participant

This program, all my hard work, and receiving my diploma finally answered who I am. I'm Tiffany, a mom of four with an education and a dream of success that is now within arm's reach!

Tiffany Splawn,
2024 Adult Education Graduate

I was able to learn that leadership isn't always about being in charge; it's about being able to inspire and positively impact those around you.

Holly Riley-Lapinen,
Jobs for Michigan Graduates
(JMG) Participant

My PATH worker has been great support to me and my family. I appreciate her so much. Our community is so lucky to have great support from Michigan Works! to help those in need.

Emily Vorhies
Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope
(PATH) Participant

Northwest Michigan Works! offered me both guidance and support to excel in my career goals. My counselor believed in me and helped me believe in myself.

Derek Yates
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
(WIOA) Participant

Michigan Works! gave me the time and help to make a resume for me to help with a job and gave me the courage and support to find another job. Thank you!

Christine Wheeler,
Employment Services Participant

The encouragement from my Career Advisor has had one of the biggest impacts on my self-esteem and gave me motivation to keep pushing for better things. I cannot thank my Career Advisor and the PATH program enough. I will always recommend the PATH program to anyone in need. You get five stars from me.

Darcie Nerg,
Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope
(PATH) Participant

Throughout this entire journey, I have met and worked with many people who wanted my success as badly as I did, and I couldn't have done it without Michigan Works! On behalf of my family and myself, I thank you.

Taylor Cushman,
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
(WIOA) Participant

I want to extend a sincere thank you to Michigan Works! for this investment in my future. I am now on track to achieve my dream of becoming a Physician Assistant. I look forward to paying it forward as I advance in my career and make a positive impact on others' lives, just as Michigan Works! has made a positive impact on mine.

Aaron Pols, PA-S,
BRES Participant

Michigan Works! was incredibly helpful in my search for employment. I attended one of the Career Connections, which helped me boost my confidence back up of losing my job of six years. It was reassuring to see other highly qualified individuals struggling but receiving the assistance they needed as well. Michigan Works! would be my first stop if I was unfortunate enough to lose my job again.

Nicholas Indish,
Employment Services Participant

It was with their help that my family managed to do it. It is with thanks to the support of Michigan Works! that our adaption and stay here went very well. We felt supported and helped for which we thank the entire team. You are great professionals and people.

Ihor Tkachenko,
Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope
(PATH) Participant

I was in doing my RESEA, and looking for a job. Michigan Works! called and connected me. After 18 weeks I have a job!

Eyvonne Fick
Reemployment Services and Eligibility
Assessment Program (RESEA) Participant

I am happy there is a resource like this today.

Mark Pappin,
Wagner-Peyser Participant

I was faced with health issues and uncertainty, unemployed and broke, while trying to raise two boys into good men. But with hard work, determination, and the support I received, I becameself-sufficient again. That's an incredible feeling-and one I'll never take for granted.

Samantha Nieman,
Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope.
(PATH) Participant

Northwest Michigan Works! played an important role in helping me transition into my current position. Starting a new role can feel overwhelming, but having guidance and encouragement throughout the transition made a significant difference. Their support not only helped ease the transition into my new position, but also gave me reassurance during a major career step. I'm grateful for the assistance and professionalism they provided throughout the process, and I truly appreciate the positive impact they had on this opportunity and my professional growth.

Kaylie Jensen,
WIOA Adult Participant

The assistance I received from Northwest Michigan Works! meant a lot to me and my family because it allowed me to go to truck driving school to obtain my Class A CDL so I could get a better-paying job.

Ben Anson
Regional Innovation Project (RIP) Participant

Northwest Michigan Works! Has been absolutely phenomenal. I found a job at Wendy’s and now fully employed. I greatly appreciate everything they have done for me. Thank you so much Northwest Michigan Works!

Jajuan Williams
Employment Services Participant

When I first started the PATH program, I was at the lowest point in my life. As a single mother of three, I was depressed, broke, unemployed, and unsure of how to move forward. [Northwest] Michigan Works! and the PATH program gave me the confidence, motivation, and support I needed to set goals and truly believe I could achieve them. Today, I am able to fully support myself and my children, and I recently purchased a new vehicle—something I once thought was out of reach. The possibilities truly are endless when you accept life's challenges and make use of the tools and support Michigan Works! has to offer.

Courtney Griswold
PATH Participant

Northwest Michigan Works! Helped me out a lot. They looked at my resume and matched me up with a good job with Express. They found me a job for $21 per hour with Avon Protection.

Eric Skinner
RESEA Partcipant

This resource (bicycle) means having a job. Being able to get to work every day is very important to me right now. For me, this job means being able to save money for college. Without any stable transportation that wouldn’t be possible.

Stephen Duncan
Adult Ed Graduate