Pharis – Youth Apprentice

Youth apprentice at work

I think any person will gain something positive out of the YA program. It gives you real-life experience in a field that school just can’t do. This is what makes YA so great […] My experience with EVCO has driven me to be more interested in engineering, which i am already enthusiastic about. Seeing the […]

Jacob’s Success Story

Construction worker on work site

I would like to thank the [WIOA Title I Program] for all of the information up-front regarding the trades and what is expected and needed to be a successful apprentice. I would also like to thank them for funding the training for me […] I was thankful for the opportunity.

Meet Micky

Micky at her desk at Glory Global Solutions

Dislocated Shopko worker transitions to new employment. Micky was one of nearly 2,500 individuals dislocated from the Wisconsin-based retailer, Shopko, in 2019. After learning of the looming dislocation, she attended a Rapid Response session to learn about the services available to her through the WIOA Title I Dislocated Worker Program. As a participant, Micky’s WIOA […]

Jennifer’s Dislocated Worker Success Story

Job seekers with laptops at table

I didn’t k now what I really wanted to do but decided it wasn’t going to be in retail. I felt like I was in uncharted territory since I hadn’t looked for a job in over 15 years […] I am very thankful to the resources [WorkSmart] provided me and the hand holding we sometimes […]

Viktoryia’s Success Story

Viktoryia celebrates new employment

It was an amazing experience, at this moment I have a resume, a job that I like and I go to college! A couple years ago, I could not dream of such a thing. But this program helped me believe in myself and future success, and fulfill my dreams. Now I am a successful student […]