No Longer Struggling, I Can Now Provide For My Family!
As a part-time car detailer making $8.15 an hour, Anthony Splan was finding it very difficult to provide for his family. He knew he needed to find a better opportunity, so in November 2014 he began his job search at Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium in Onaway.
Anthony had limited computer skills, so Talent Specialist Yolanda Harrison assisted Anthony in his job search on Pure Michigan Talent Connect. She added him to the job pool and notified him of new local job listings. Yolanda also assisted Anthony in revising his resume, applying for jobs, and submitting applications and resumes online. She even conducted mock interviews with Anthony, because he was very nervous about an upcoming interview.
His hard work and dedication paid off! Anthony aced his interview and was hired on the spot. He began working for Rieth-Riley Construction in April 2015 as a full-time laborer at $15.00 per hour.
Anthony stated, “I could not have gotten the job without Michigan Works! assistance. I was really struggling and this new job will really help me and my family.”