Nadia A. is a refugee from Afghanistan with a master’s degree in talent management and a bachelor’s in sociology from the American University of Central Asia.  While her English is exceptional, she struggled to find employment due to cultural differences and transportation issues.

With our help, she found employment as a front desk receptionist at the Midland Center for the Arts and as a teacher’s aide at Michele’s Montessori School.  Our talent experts have helped Nadia with work clothing and other support services. She is extremely grateful for the encouragement she has received through Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! along with the supportive services that have allowed her to continue working while she pursues employment in her chosen field.

Zaine A. came to Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! unemployed, with past work experience as a landscaper making $12/hr.  Through adult program services at the Saginaw Service Center, Zaine was able to receive individual job development and CDL tuition assistance. Upon successfully completing CDL training, Zaine began working as a driver for Fabiano Brothers making $27.60/hr. at 40 hours a week.

Jermaine C. loved his job at Menard’s but, when that ended, he reached out to GLBMW to find out what the youth program has to offer. He was matched with the City of Saginaw Water Treatment Plant for work experience and was eventually offered a full-time job there through a staffing agency…then directly with the City. He will also be enrolling in an electrical lineman certification program at Delta this fall.