Young adult gains employment to help support family. Shortly after this young adult earned his high school diploma in 2019, his family became at risk of losing their housing. He needed to obtain employment with a good wage and wanted… Continue Reading Individual Strives to Support Family
Dislocated Worker Transitions to New Employment
Worker transitions to new job in an in-demand industry. Beth was laid off from Demco in June 2020 when she connected with the WIOA Title I Program after participating in a Rapid Response session provided to workers impacted by the… Continue Reading Dislocated Worker Transitions to New Employment
Third Generation Farmer Turns Civil Engineer
Farmer obtains degree to transition to land surveyor. Tim is a third generation farmer who had to look for work outside the farm. He connected with the WorkSmart Network in August 2018 to learn about the services and resources available… Continue Reading Third Generation Farmer Turns Civil Engineer
Michael’s Reentry Success Story
Individual reenters community thanks to Windows to Work. Michael was released from incarceration in January 2020 after nearly two decades. He connected with the Windows to Work Program for support reentering the community. From day one, he was active in… Continue Reading Michael’s Reentry Success Story
Apprenticeships at Oak Park Place
Over the past six years, Oak Park Place has onboarded 10-15 students each year to help them prepare for the workforce and receive the best possible educational experience. Oak Park Place is proud to offer the Youth Apprenticeship Program with… Continue Reading Apprenticeships at Oak Park Place
Jacob’s Success Story
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
Meet Micky
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
Jennifer’s Dislocated Worker Success Story
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
Viktoryia’s 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
Sharon’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