by Admin | Sep 22, 2023 | Individual Achievement Award: 2023
As a recipient of WIOA training assistance, Andrew describes his experience in his own words. “I received WIOA funding through the help of workNet DuPage and Mark Dennison. With the guidance from Mark, I was able to use the funding to attend Symbol Training Institute in Addison, Illinois. At Symbol I received training and knowledge of CNC manufacturing and graduated in January of 2023. I earned 3 certifications from NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills), as well as earning the highest grades in my class and voted best classmate by my peers and instructors,” Andrew says.
by Admin | Sep 22, 2023 | Individual Achievement Award: 2023
Rosalyn (Rosie) enrolled in the Maine Township District 207 JumpStart Youth Program when she was a 16-year-old sophomore at Maine East High School. Rosie was found to be basic skills deficient and received Special Education services due to a disclosed disability.
by Admin | Sep 22, 2023 | Individual Achievement Award: 2023
Chris started the process of obtaining a career scholarship after he was laid off from Gallup. He was a Business Development Consultant/Business Development Consultant. As a Senior Education/Business Development Consultant, he propelled Gallup’s education consulting services and product sales, including Clifton Strengths for Students and workplace solutions.
by Admin | Sep 21, 2023 | Individual Achievement Award: 2023
Elena was referred to Livingston Workforce Services after enrolling at Heartland Community College. A single mom living in public housing, she had recently moved to the area from Florida, and was confident registered nursing was for her. She had done LPN work while living in Florida, but Illinois licensure requirements were different, so she knew she needed to further her training in order to gain self-sufficiency.
by Admin | Sep 21, 2023 | Individual Achievement Award: 2023
Career Planner Teresa Andresen, from the Rock Island, Illinois, American Job Center, reports on her customer. “Christopher has been quite an inspiration from the very beginning. He is a very kind and respectful person, and very focused on his goal of receiving his diploma as a Heating & Air Conditioning Technician.
