LWA 21: Emily
Our DORS partner referred Emily to the American Job Center in LWA 21 for assistance. Emily was working as a CNA and wanted to pursue training as an LPN. Emily took the CASPN placement test and was accepted into their LPN program.
LWA 22: Shannon
Shannon knew she wanted to help people ever since volunteering at a local hospital while in high school. Years later, when Shannon’s father-in-law was hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, she began to ask his respiratory therapist a series of questions to understand her father-in-law’s health condition and methods of treatment. Shannon’s interaction with the respiratory therapist increased her interest in respiratory care.
LWA 23: Jolena
Jolena first learned about the WIOA Youth program from both her mother and grandmother, who had previously received WIOA program assistance. Jolena was unsure of her career direction. She had completed her CNA through Vocational Tech at her high school and decided to look for full-time employment at that time. However, Jolena returned for assistance when she became a single parent of two young children.
LWA 24: Miranda
Miranda always wanted to become a nurse, but did not have the support of her family. She moved out of her parents’ home and began working at Red Bud Regional Hospital. After quickly earning her CNA, Miranda found employment at a wage of $12.00 per hour.
LWA 25: Briant
Briant had received an honorable discharge from the United States Army in December 2012. After leaving the army, Briant found a job at Premiere Utility Services in Marion, Illinois, where he worked locating and marking underground electrical and gas lines. He was “laid-off” after six months of employment.