Category: Success Stories

Worker enters apprenticeship training at WRTP/Big STEP. Jacob connected with the WIOA Title I program because he was having troubles entering an apprenticeship in the construction trades industry. His Career Planner connected him with a construction-focused pre-apprenticeship training through WRTP/Big… Continue Reading Jacob’s Success Story

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… Continue Reading Meet Micky

Participant receives services from the DWG Retail Grant. Jennifer was dislocated from Shopko in March 2019. She connected with the WorkSmart Network through Rapid Response sessions to learn about the services available to her through the DWG Retail Grant. I… Continue Reading Jennifer’s Dislocated Worker Success Story

Dislocated Boston Store worker finds new employment.  Viktoryia was laid off from Boston Store in 2018. English is her second language so searching for jobs was difficult for her. She connected with the WorkSmart Network through Rapid Response sessions and… Continue Reading Viktoryia’s Success Story

Former journalist transitions back to office career.   Sharon was a journalist but had to leave the industry when print journalism began to decline. In 1995 she found a job in the food service industry and in 2008 she moved to… Continue Reading Sharon’s Success Story

Dislocated retail worker moves into project management. Eric was dislocated from Shopko in April 2019. He connected with the WorkSmart Network to learn about the services available to him through the DWG Retail Grant, including resume development and mileage assistance.… Continue Reading From Shopko to Project Management – Eric’s Success Story

Dislocated worker uses retail experience in new career. Peter lost his job in late 2017 when Brennan’s Market closed all five locations. He connected with the WorkSmart Network through Rapid Response for assistance exploring careers outside the retail industry. At… Continue Reading From Retail to Paralegal – Peter’s Success Story

Dislocated worker joins WorkSmart for career assistance. In 2015 Annette was pregnant with twins when she went on medical bed rest and lost her job. While in the hospital, she was inspired by the nurses to help people with disabilities… Continue Reading Making Waves in Healthcare

Laid off worker explores the services available to her. Sheila lost her job in 2018 but previously partnered with the WorkSmart Network so she knew of the services available to her. She connected with WorkSmart and enrolled in her local… Continue Reading Sheila’s Success Story

Osamah relcoated to the United States in 2014 from Baghdad, Iraq where, among other jobs, he provided linguistic services to the U.S. Army. Osamah earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science in Iraq, but upon relocation to Madison, was only… Continue Reading Osamah’s Success Story