LWA 11: Ramon
Ramon came to Grundy Workforce Services the summer after he finished high school. Having been exposed to CADD during his time at Grundy Area Vocational Center, he began working on his A.A.S degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting.
LWA 13: Maurice
Maurice has achieved great success since entering the program at Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center, located in Local Workforce Investment Area 13. Maurice had to complete an application and an essay to qualify for placement at the center.
LWA 14: Stephanie
Stephanie was eligible for WIOA assistance through our program for “Out-of-School” youth. At the age of 21, she enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, graduating with Honors and passing her board exams to become a Licensed Registered Nurse.
LWA 15: Seth
Seth had been “laid off” from his job at a machine shop in Pekin when he came to the Havana, Illinois, Career Link office seeking training assistance. Although Seth had years of experience as a team leader, extensive “hands-on” knowledge of manufacturing, mechanics, and basic electronics, he needed the proper credentials to find another job that would allow him to provide for his family. As a result, Seth decided to work toward earning an Associate’s degree in Applied Science.
LWA 17: Katrina
Katrina entered the WIOA program as an “out-of-school youth” seeking to earn her GED. In spite of traumatic experiences in her earlier life, she found the courage and determination to succeed.