September 25, 2025

Samantha B.

For Samantha B., nothing stood in the way of taking care of her home health clients. Without access to reliable transportation, Samantha would walk several miles each day to reach her patients’ homes, no matter the time of day or weather conditions. She often found herself walking before the sun […]
September 3, 2025

We Can’t Build a Strong Michigan by Tearing Down Its Workforce

We Can’t Build a Strong Michigan by Tearing Down Its Workforce By Shamar Herron, Executive Director, Michigan Works! Southeast Most people don’t know that I failed the sixth grade. It was one of the most difficult and humiliating moments of my life. But that failure—met with resilience and support—ultimately became […]
August 25, 2025

Dariq L.

Following the loss of his grandfather and an unexpected move to Michigan, Dariq set out to create a successful, positive future for himself and his younger brother. Through the WIOA Out-of-School Youth Program, Dariq was connected with Dochas II, who helped him obtain his necessary identification documents — including a […]
March 18, 2025