Aspire Awardee succeeds after Windows to Work Program When Jacob graduated from the Windows to Work Program, his goal was to find full-time employment, an apartment and a vehicle. He began searching for work at the beginning of the COVID-19…
WIOA Participant Hired as Respiratory Therapist in Pandemic
Worker succeeds in college, career under WIOA program. In 2017, Amy was admitted to the 2-year Respiratory Therapy Associate Program at Madison College. She also connected with the WorkSmart Network for career counseling and tuition assistance under the WIOA Adult…
First Generation College Student Gains Skills for Future Career
Aspire Awardee continues education to succeed in career. Manuel is a first-generation college student. He connected with the WorkSmart Network and WIOA Out-of-School Youth Program for tuition assistance and support navigating the college system. Currently, Manuel is excelling in his…
Dislocated Worker Transitions from Retail Shelves to Reference Shelves
Rapid Response session helps worker transition jobs.. Laura was dislocated from Shopko in April 2019. She connected with the WorkSmart Network (WIOA Title I service providers) through a Rapid Response session where she learned about the services available to her…
Dislocated Worker Finds Employment with The Bruce Company
Retail Dislocated Worker Grant helps worker gain job. Karen was dislocated from Boston Store in August 2018. She connected with the WorkSmart Network (a local team of WIOA Title I service providers) in December to learn about the services available…
Turning a Job Into a Career with WorkSmart
Participant leaves restaurant industry after 10 years. Amanda thought she’d be stuck in the restaurant industry forever. She knew she had customer service skills but wasn’t sure she was qualified to transfer industries. “Working long hours and weekends and having…
Individual Strives to Support Family
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…
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…
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…
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…