When Cheyenne came to Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium, he was unemployed after a workforce reduction at his previous job. Having grown up around trucks—and previously certified in Auto/Diesel Repair—he was eager to earn his CDL-A through Road Warrior Truck Driving School and open the door to new career opportunities. Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium was able to braid funding from the WIOA Dislocated Worker Program and the Regional Innovation Project to cover Cheyenne

We’re proud to celebrate Foster, whose determination helped him advance into a new role with his employer, AJD Forest Products. Foster came to Michigan Works! with a clear goal: earn his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to transfer into a new position at AJD. With support from WIOA Adult funding, Regional Innovation Project funding, AJD Forest Products, and guidance from his Career Advisor, Abby Stark, he enrolled in Road Warrior Truck Driving School. The journey wasn’t easy

Winston reached out to Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium for tuition assistance to obtain his CDL-A. Having served time for a past criminal charge, he was determined to turn his life around and make a positive change. After completing the application process, Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium provided him with the support needed to attend Road Warrior Truck Driving School. There, he gained the necessary skills and education to successfully pass the driving test. Today,

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 we

Nov 5— Eighteen Onaway High School seniors toured Kirtland Community College’s Gaylord and Grayling campuses. The seniors were able to see the variety of programs that KCC offers, including electric, HVAC, welding, and cosmetology. During the tour, they learned more about what is required to obtain a certificate or associate’s degree in the various programs.   Nov 6 — Seventeen seniors from Fairview Area Schools had the opportunity to explore career possibilities in the autom

David sought assistance from Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium after being laid off from his manufacturing job. With 16 years of experience as a CDL-A driver before transitioning into manufacturing, he was eager to regain his CDL-A but faced financial barriers in covering the cost of tuition for Road Warrior Truck Driving School. After completing the application process at Michigan Works!, David was awarded tuition assistance to help him return to his career in trucking. A