A Fresh Start for Kyla — With Support from Michigan Works!

When Kyla enrolled in the PATH program, she was determined to make a fresh start and create a better future for herself and her children. One of her biggest barriers to reaching her career goals was not yet having completed high school.

With support and guidance through the PATH program, Kyla was connected to Houghton Lake Community Education’s Adult Ed program to begin preparing for her High School Equivalency (HSE) exam. Along the way, she received encouragement and guidance from her Michigan Works! Career Advisor, Abby, as well as tutoring and study support from Adult Ed Instructor, Connie Cline. Michigan Works! also provided mileage reimbursement and transitional support service payments to help her attend classes and stay on track.

Through hard work and perseverance, Kyla successfully earned her High School Equivalency certificate — a major milestone that not only fulfilled a personal goal but also opened the door to new training and career opportunities. As part of her next steps, Kyla completed the O*NET Interest Profiler, which helped her identify her interests and explore career paths that align with them. Inspired by the results, she plans to pursue a career in Criminal Justice with a renewed sense of confidence and direction.

Kyla shares, “I passed! I’m so grateful for the support that helped me get here. Now I’m excited to figure out what’s next on my journey.”

Kyla’s story is a powerful reminder that with determination, support, and the right resources, barriers can be overcome — and lasting success is possible.