SEMCA Celebration of Success

The Highland Park Family Independence Agency referred Cynthia to the SEMCA Highland Park Service Center (Employment & Training Designs, Inc.) in October, 2000. At the time, she was moving from one temporary job to another. Cynthia was not making enough money to pay her bills and was forced to move into a Christian home with her two daughters.	Cynthia (right) at her new job with United Airlines.
Cynthia’s Job Developer referred her to United Airlines for their next testing session. Cynthia was very enthusiastic about the opportunity, but was worried about not having transportation to get to work. She was assured that transportation could be arranged to the airport if she got the job. Cynthia took part in job readiness training to enhance her people skills, interviewing skills, and image enhancement.	Ms. Dixon with one of her daughters.
Cynthia passed all of the employment tests for United Airlines. The Michigan Works! One Stop purchased appropriate, business attire for Cynthia to wear to her interview. She was hired as a Ticket Reservationist on November 27, 2000. The agency provided transportation for Cynthia for her first 90 days of employment.	(left to right) ETD Job Developer, Diane Johnson; Cynthia Dixon and Lynn Gouchy from United Airlines.
Cynthia graduated from her training class on January 11, 2000. She has applied for assistance with work clothing and a vehicle. Cynthia was a model ETD customer, who exhibited great enthusiasm for entering a new career. She and her family are proud of her accomplishments and thankful for the security her new job offers. At the SEMCA Celebration of Success, Cynthia thanked her employer for giving her the opportunity to work for United Airlines and stated how much she loved her new job.	Cynthia (second from the right) receiving her award at the SEMCA Celebration of Success 2001.