Individual gains skills for great job after incarceration. Raymond attended the Carpentry Techniques Academy to gain new skills that would boost his career opportunities after his release from incarceration. “I took a carpentry class years ago and maintained an interest…
Driving Through a Dislocation
WorkSmart helps participant enter new job after layoff. Rocky was referred to the WorkSmart Network through his local Job Center. He had worked as an EMT for many years but left the field for a manufacturing job that provided more…
Youth Apprentice Drills Into Career
Apprenticeship pushes youth forward with college plans. Sasha entered the Youth Apprenticeship Program’s health science pathway as a Dental Assistant at Mount Horeb Dental. In her role, she sterilizes equipment and prepares trays, rooms and other material for procedures. The…
Business Partner Uses Apprenticeships, More to Build Workforce
Partner improving workforce with innovative strategies. Tracey Griffith is the Director of Outreach and Partnerships with Walbec Group. The firm produces quality construction materials and professional design, engineering and construction services. As of July 2022, Walbec Group’s family of companies…
BPNN Supports Communities, Workforce Through Partnerships
The Badger Prairie Needs Network (BPNN) is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting poverty and ending hunger locally. They have operated a food pantry since 1986 and provide a range of services to Dane County households. They offer free…
Independent Living Program Helps Individual Persevere
Young adult uses program supports to live independently. Rae connected with the Independent Living Program after aging out of foster care for support living independently and continuing his education. He enrolled at UW – Madison in the engineering program and…
Young Adult Uses Youth Apprenticeship to Test Career Pathway
Individual gains industry knowledge in apprenticeship. Avery entered an electrical prefabrication Youth Apprenticeship at Westfall and Company to gain industry knowledge and test out a career before high school graduation. Electrical prefabrication is a fast-paced environment, which allowed Avery to…
Participant Helps Community Through Work Experience
COVID-19 Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant Sara connected with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programming after losing her job due to COVID-19. She was determined to find work that bettered herself and the community – but also supported…
Young Adult Determined to Reach Education Goals
Individual connects with WorkSmart for training support. Beatrice connected with the WorkSmart Network in 2020 while enrolled in the Strive CNA Healthcare training through Operation Fresh Start. She struggled with the virtual environment and decided to pause her education. But…
Dislocated Worker Uses Layoff to Pursue Dream Career
Individual uses WIOA for support navigating challenges. After losing her job of 20 years, Charlotte decided to pursue her dream “second career” in the healthcare field. She knew transitioning industries would be challenging, so she connected with the Workforce Innovation…