Success Stories
News Articles
Mary enrolled into Workforce Resource Inc’s. Pathways and WAI Programs in Feb. 2023 from a Correctional Institution, an all-female facility. Mary has had to overcome some very significant obstacles in her life, that have made securing employment and stable housing difficult.
Through her participation in both programs, Mary has...
Theresa's Story
Jun 1 2023Theresa was laid off from her job in a department store in June 2021 when the business closed. She had worked there over 4 years as an Assistant Store Manager putting in an average of 50hrs/week.
With help from the County Job Center, Theresa was enrolled in the Workforce...
EG's Story
Apr 18 2023EG was enrolled in school at Northwood Technical College taking classes for Early Childhood Education and we were able to get her into a Work Experience at EverGrow Learning Center in a position directly related to her area of study. She has completed the WEX and has been hired on...
Jonathan’s Story
Apr 17 2023Jonathan is a 43-year-old man. He has been in and out of treatment centers since he was 14. He never graduated from high school. He has never learned to drive and has lived most of his adult life in a tiny apartment with no TV and a microwave for a...
Brenda's Story
Apr 17 2023Brenda enrolled in the WIOA-AP program in November of 2020. Brenda was eligible for the WIOA-AP program due to being basic skills deficient. Prior to enrollment, Brenda was enrolled with CVTC’s Paramedic program. Brenda begun receiving WIOA financial assistance for this Paramedic program in the spring 2021 semester. WIOA assisted...
Dislocated Worker Information Session Recap
Apr 5 2023We are particularly proud that on April 4, 2023, Deb Nichols, Director of Businesses Services for the West Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board led the Rapid Response Team (RRT) handled a session at HTI, assisting 17 affected employees with job placement services. In total 60 affected employees have been served...
Robert's Story
Mar 29 2023Robert enrolled into the WIOA Dislocated Worker program in November of 2022. Robert was eligible for the WIOA-DW program due to being laid off from his job. Upon enrollment into the WIOA program, Robert expressed interest in pursuing his CDL Class A. Shortly after enrollment, Robert enrolled into the Truck...
Priti's Story
Mar 20 2023Priti enrolled into the WIOA Dislocated Worker program in November of 2022. Priti was eligible for the WIOA-DW program due to being laid off from the City Academy where she had previously worked for 11 years. Upon enrollment into the WIOA program, Priti was interested in learning more about job...
Lori's Story
Feb 15 2023Lori enrolled in the WIOA OSY program in February 2022 based on parenting. Lori was initially interested in pursuing an associate degree in legal studies via the Paralegal program at CVTC. However, she later decided she wanted to pursue a CNA license as she enjoyed her employment as a personal...
Susan's Story
Dec 21 2022Susan was enrolled in the WIOA IS Youth program and had just finished up her junior year at Neillsville High School. Susan was interested in exploring career options in housekeeping/janitorial fields. She did not have any work history and would benefit from a work experience to gain skills and references. ...
Linda's Story
Nov 29 2022Linda enrolled in the WIOA-AP program in June of 2021. Linda was eligible for the WIOA-AP program due to being enrolled in FoodShare. Shortly after enrollment, CP and Linda established a career goal of becoming a medical sonographer. Linda enrolled in Chippewa Valley Technical College for the fall 2021 semester...
Sally was enrolled in the WIOA IS Youth program and had just finished up her junior year at Neillsville High School. Sally was interested in exploring career options in housekeeping/janitorial fields. She did not have any work history and would benefit from a work experience to gain skills and references...
The Return of Career Venture
May 10 2022May 5, 2022 marked the return of Career Venture after a 2 year break due to Covid restrictions. This year’s occasion turned out to be one of the best attended and most successful in the event’s history. Held at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center, Career Venture hosted over 2,400...
