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 Step in January 2020. The training included… Continue Reading Jacob’s Success Story
Meet Micky
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… Continue Reading Meet Micky
Jennifer’s Dislocated Worker Success Story
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 didn’t know what I really wanted to… Continue Reading Jennifer’s Dislocated Worker Success Story
Viktoryia’s Success Story
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 learned about the services available to her… Continue Reading Viktoryia’s Success Story
Sharon’s Success Story
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 Boston Store. When Boston Store closed, Sharon… Continue Reading Sharon’s Success Story
From Shopko to Project Management – Eric’s Success Story
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. He was interested in continuing his education… Continue Reading From Shopko to Project Management – Eric’s Success Story
From Retail to Paralegal – Peter’s Success Story
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 first Peter was unsure of his next step.… Continue Reading From Retail to Paralegal – Peter’s Success Story
Making Waves in Healthcare
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 in the healthcare field. Six months later,… Continue Reading Making Waves in Healthcare
Sheila’s Success Story
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 WIOA program to explore careers and continue her education.… Continue Reading Sheila’s Success Story
Osamah’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