Returning Strong: Lynn Finds New Opportunity After Job Loss

When Lynn first came to Michigan Works!, she needed help filing a Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) claim for the very first time. Her position had been eliminated due to a contract not being renewed, and she suddenly found herself navigating unfamiliar territory. Michigan Works! Career Navigators Kathy and Jessica helped her file her UIA claim and complete the required UIA “Register for Work” steps.

Lynn continued to use the Michigan Works! Resource Room to complete her weekly work searches and bi-weekly UIA certification questions. She also attended the required RESEA Workshop and soon began taking advantage of several free Michigan Works! workshops, including Resume Writing, Basic Computer Skills, and Mock Interview / What Employers Expect.

Over the following months, Lynn remained focused and persistent in her job search. Six months after beginning the process, she is thrilled to share that she has accepted a position as a Registered Nurse Navigator with Edwards Lifesciences in California. In this remote role, she will support patients by answering questions about an outpatient heart valve procedure. Remarkably, this is the same role she previously held before her position was eliminated—now with a different employer, a higher hourly wage, and the added benefit of working from home. Lynn is excited for this new chapter and grateful for the support that helped her return to the work she loves.