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• From Hardship to Homeownership

  Relocating from Louisiana to Michigan, Lora Canty was on a journey to restart her life. Despite holding a Bachelor of Arts from Ashford University,…

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• Navigating New Roads

  • Adult

  Luis Aguilar’s story begins in Mexico, where he built a foundation through years of hard work as a painter, construction worker, and professional driver.…

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• Certified to Succeed

  • Youth (WIOA)

  At 24, Jaylah Simpson was unemployed and living with her sister in Wayne. She had previously worked in a lab but struggled with inconsistent…

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• Achieving Her Goals

  • Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH)

  At 27 years old, Misty Peete faced significant challenges. She was unemployed, pursuing a demanding master’s degree program to become a Licensed Professional Counselor…

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• New Goals, New Direction

  • Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH)

  Kiyara Morris came to SEMCA Michigan Works! unemployed and facing numerous challenges. At 24 years old, she was a single mother of two young…

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• Motivated to Make a Move

  • Youth (WIOA)

  At SEMCA Michigan Works!, we witness incredible stories of transformation every day. One such story is that of Malik Dowdell, a young man determined…

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• Forming Healthy Connections

  • Employer Success Stories
  • Adult

  Wayne County Healthy Communities, a nonprofit organization providing health services to community members regardless of their ability to pay, faced a unique challenge. Their…

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• Overcoming Barriers with SEMCA Michigan Works!

  • Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH)

  James Cornett, a determined 32-year-old husband and father had never completed his high school diploma or obtained a GED. With a background in customer…

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• Dedicated To Care

  • Employer Success Stories
  • Dislocated Worker

  Samantha Porcaro, a single mother of 3 children, faced a difficult situation when she was unexpectedly terminated from her job as a Leasing Consultant…

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• Hope in Trying Times

  • Employment Services

  In August 2022, Aurela Pllaha visited the SEMCA Michigan Works! Wayne American Job Center distraught. She had just received the devastating news of her…

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