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.
LWA 18: Alderion
Aderion came to the Workforce Development Center in Danville in March of 2018. He was referred to our office through the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services (DHS-DRS) and Worksource Enterprises, a local service provider for DRS. He had been out of work for several years, but was eager to return to the workforce.
LWA 19: Mindy
When Mindy applied for services from Workforce Investment Solutions, she was a 37-year-old single parent with 3 teenage children. She was eligible for WIOA Adult funding and chose the LPN training program at Capital Area School of Nursing in Springfield, Illinois.
LWA 20: Dan
Dan, married with a 3-year-old daughter, was 37 when he was laid off from his welding position paying $13.13 per hour. Dan was interested in finding new work as a Vet Tech, and hoping to be placed in the On-the-Job Training program soon as possible. Based on Dan’s test scores and local labor market information, Dan’s Career Planner advised him toward a career in Nursing.
LWA 23: Johnathan
Johnathan visited the Robinson Center seeking assistance after being “laid off” from a local manufacturing plant where he had worked as a mig-welder. Johnathan was interested in pursuing a more “in-demand” occupation and needed to upgrade his skills.
LWA 24: Steven
LWIA 24 staff brief every Transition Assistance Program (TAP) class at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois. All transitioning military personnel must attend a TAP class. Shortly after his TAP briefing, Steven visited the St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department to discuss strategies and learn more about opportunities available throughout the region, as well as ways Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs could assist in his transition.