Scarlett joined the St. Clair County WIOA Youth Program in hopes of getting a second chance at her education. She struggled with focusing and staying on task throughout much of her academic career. Having no way to manage her ADHD symptoms, she dropped out by the time she reached 11th grade.
Intake Coordinator Jo Dene Kern reports on her customer. “Elle’s educational journey to become a Registered Nurse began when she visited Man-Tra-Con for training assistance in September 2017. At the time, she was 23 years old, unemployed, a single mom to a 3-year-old son, and 100 miles away from family. With WIOA training assistance, she enrolled in the spring 2018 semester at John A. Logan College (JALC) to earn pre-requisite credits toward the Nursing program,” Jo Dene explains.
Julie has been an exemplary participant in the WADI WIOA Program. She has shown a dedication to succeeding and is an example to others that obstacles can be overcome to achieve success. Julie has taken on the role of providing for her family as her son and husband are both disabled. She currently works two jobs as well as having just completed her Pharmacy Technician Program.