Member Stories
A System That Works: Workforce Development Driving Economic Growth in Michigan
Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Across Michigan, Michigan Works! and its partners are strengthening talent pipelines, supporting business growth, and transforming communities through coordinated, employer-driven workforce strategies that deliver measurable economic impact.
Workforce Training Scholarships Create Career Pathways
Thursday, Apr 09, 2026
Workforce training scholarships helped two participants complete Rice University’s Paralegal Certificate Program and launch new legal career opportunities in just five months. Their stories demonstrate how short-term credential programs can…
TOTE Boys Bin Store & Shining Diamonds Mentor Agency
Friday, Apr 03, 2026
Project Imagine in the City of Danville, in partnership with Marvin Martin of TOTE Boys Bin Store and Shining Diamonds Mentor Agency, has created a model workforce and violence-intervention ecosystem…
Civic Works Builds a Direct Path to Skilled Trade and Infrastructure Careers in Baltimore
Friday, Mar 06, 2026
Baltimore’s Civic Works Career Pathways Center connects underserved residents to infrastructure and clean energy careers through a 10-week, employer-aligned training model that delivers strong completion and job placement outcomes while…
New LPN Partnership Strengthens Workforce Pipeline Through Career Advancement Pathways
Thursday, Mar 05, 2026
Eight students completed the Healthcare Collaborative’s inaugural Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program in December, creating a new career pathway for Certified Nursing Assistants to advance in the healthcare field and…
A Doorway Into Healthcare: How One Apprenticeship Created Pathways for People and a System
Tuesday, Feb 03, 2026
MUSC Health’s Patient Care Technician Apprenticeship demonstrates how paid, supportive, learn-and-earn pathways can remove barriers to healthcare careers while building a sustainable workforce pipeline that advances individuals like Ally and…
Lorenzo’s Success Story: From Hardship to High-Tech Career
Thursday, Jan 08, 2026
Lorenzo’s journey with the KEYS Program highlights how resilience, family motivation, and targeted support can transform challenges into opportunity, leading him to secure full-time employment in IT while pursuing advanced…
Growing Homegrown Healthcare Talent in Rural North Carolina
Friday, Dec 05, 2025
Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center is strengthening the rural healthcare workforce by connecting students and employees to paid internships, apprenticeships, and hands-on training that lead to long-term careers in their…
From Struggle to Success: Maurice’s Journey to Earning a GED and Launching a Career
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2025
At just 17, Maurice faced challenges in traditional schools that left him uncertain about his future. With guidance from a dedicated youth programs case manager, he bypassed remedial coursework, earned…
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