Training & Transition for a New Dawn
After her husband retired from the military due to disability, Dawn Copenhaver and family relocated to the Gaylord area. To help support her family, Dawn came to Michigan Works! for assistance to finish school.
Michigan Works! Talent Specialist, Shelly Blankenship, and Case Manager/Trainer, Jenna Willobee, helped enroll Dawn in the Class Room Training program, which helped Dawn pay for her books and class fees, as well as mileage reimbursement and tires for her vehicle to get her to/from school. In addition, Michigan Works! was able to provide Dawn with a new laptop to use in her training.
With her prior experience as a lead teacher, Dawn was able to obtain part-time employment at NEMSCA as a Head Start helper.
“I came in to Michigan Works because a friend told me that Mi Works gives out grants for education,” says Dawn. “Jenna and Shelly went above and beyond to help me. Not only did I receive money to help pay for school, I received a laptop and tires for my car. Thank you Mi Works! I am so pleased and grateful.”