Michigan Works! Helps Lorretta Look Forward

In August, Lorretta visited the Gaylord Michigan Works! office seeking assistance with filing her Unemployment Insurance (UIA) claim. After recently losing her job, she was relying on friends and family for support while determining her next steps. Staff helped her re-access her MiWAM account, successfully file her claim, and complete the Register for Work requirement during her visit.

Lorretta began using the Michigan Works! Resource Room to search for new employment opportunities. She attended the Online Job Search with PMTC workshop, where she learned how to use tools such as job search filters, the Resume Builder, and Workspace features to support her job search efforts.

Throughout September, Lorretta continued to visit the Resource Room to complete her weekly work searches and bi-weekly UIA certifications. Later that month, Lorretta attended a RESEA workshop, as required by UIA, where she gained additional information on resume and interview tips and learned more about what employers look for during the hiring process.

By mid-October, Lorretta was pleased to share that she had accepted full-time employment with Cooper Standard, earning $20 per hour, and was set to begin the following week. She is now back on her feet and looking forward to the next chapter in her career.