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DWD Success Stories

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DWD has a host of educational and training programs, job search assistance, and grants available for Hoosiers who want to enhance their skills and improve their job prospects.

These success stories spotlight those who have taken advantage of what DWD has to offer.

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Jose Paredes
Long hours, lack of family time inspires man to earn dental assisting credential

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Jakwan Hightower
Becoming a Paraprofessional: From delivery driver to working with hometown students

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WIOA/OCTS

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Blake Broeker
Massage Therapy, OCTS paves way for ideal healthcare career

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WIOA/OCTS

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Echo Ragsdale-Nunley
WorkOne services guide mother into new healthcare career, new home

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Youth Services

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Kevin Thomas
WorkOne services guide delivery driver to CDL certification, trucking career

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Youth Services

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Johnny Brackenridge
WorkOne services prepare high school dropout to earn HSE, CDL certification

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Youth Services

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Jenny Kriger
TAA provides funding to return to college, earn Bachelor's degree and new career

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WIOA/TAA

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Donita Gill
WorkOne services teach digital skills, helping job seeker find new gig

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WorkOne/SCSEP

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Ana Hemmer
Adult Ed provides support to choose career, stop working multiple jobs

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WorkOne/Adult Ed

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Brandi Gilstrap
Adult Ed is an HSE and career certification with emergency services

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WorkOne/Adult Ed

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David Eli
TAA helps turn laid-off clerk into an apprentice

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WIOA/TAA

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Karl Eliker
Laid-off worker completes college with the assistance of TAA

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WIOA/TAA

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Nato Kobiashvili
Machine Operator earns Business degree, lands new HR job all due to TAA

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WIOA/TAA

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Timothy Witherow
TAA paves the way to teaching job, $10 more an hour

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WIOA/TAA

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Craig Johnson
TAA drives career pivot from electrical work to degree, registered respiratory Therapist

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WIOA/TAA

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Jimmie Wolf
TAA funds training to upskill and teach at Ivy Tech

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WIOA/TAA

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Vermicki Watts
Maintenance Supervisor uses TAA benefits after layoff to boost skills, employment

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WIOA/TAA

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Chelsea Triplett
TAA provides training to return to school, earn degree and higher wages

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WIOA/TAA

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Kathleen Collins
TAA supports former fork lift driver to change careers

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WIOA/TAA

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Jason Carter
Factory floor to home inspection career through TAA

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WIOA/TAA

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Amber Masterson
Lay off forces career change, increased wage

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WIOA/TAA

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Beth Reed
Lay off with a supply chain provider turns into healthcare career

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WIOA/TAA

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Hannah Garland
Fast Food to Military Police Work

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WIOA/AE

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Claudia Cilien Pierre
Haitian traveler earns HSE, Certified Nursing Assistant

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WIOA/AE

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Yoko Kai
Practicing Physician enrolls in English classes

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WIOA/AE

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Mary Mapp-Moody
Veteran re-enters the workforce

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WIOA/Vets

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Nadia McNish
Homeless mother earns Master of Social Work

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WIOA/AE

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Richard Anderson
Navy Vet, GM retiree completes HSE

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WIOA/AE

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Ramiza Rizvic
Adult Ed classes inspire more certification

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WIOA/AE

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Martell Stott
CDL is first step to giving to others

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WIOA/AE

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Yewande Oyediran
WRG recipient follows family's nursing legacy

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WIOA/WRG

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Joyce Jines
HSE becomes stepping stone to healthcare career

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WIOA/AE

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180 Skills, KYB Americas Corporation
ETG skills up 170+ workers

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Christian Hines
Unhappy job leads to quick training, career move in massage therapy

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OCTS

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Harold Johnson
HSE, HVAC certification lead to wage gain, entry to new career

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WIOA/AE

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Kaley Hatton
Medical assisting provides dream job for former stay-at-home mother

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OCTS

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Northwest Indiana academy produces phlebotomy technicians for the region
Four 2021 graduates continue to work in healthcare years later

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OCTS

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Patcharee "JJ" Mansfield
Massage therapy institution gives Thailand native opportunity to resume career

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OCTS

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Samantha Etter
Dental assisting institution helps student earn x-ray license, secure wage increase

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OCTS

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Santana Scott
Welding inspires Hoosier woman to pursue trade school

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OCTS

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Tamara Bishop
Welding institution pushes student to be her best, connect with employers

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OCTS

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Amber Wilson
Laid-off Janitor becomes CMA

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WIOA/TAA

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Teasia Evans
Memory of Grandmother Drives Success

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WIOA/AE

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Robin McAuley
Displaced Worker Finds Job at DWD

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WIOA/TAA

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Logan Keith
Welder Overcomes Adversity for Family

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WIOA/AE

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Terri Garcia
HSE Recipient Inspires Two Daughters

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WIOA/AE

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Doug Richardson
Longtime Machine Operator Transitions to Purchasing

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WIOA/TAA

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Gina Cambronne
Education Opening Doors for Haitian

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WIOA/AE

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Jesse Roberts
Former Janitor Inspired by Challenges

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WIOA/TAA

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Mukhtar Abakar
English Key to Sudan Native's Success

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WIOA/AE

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Kimberly Hunsinger
Laid Off Now in Workforce Solutions

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WIOA/TAA

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Braeden Carter
HSE was key to unlocking more job opportunities

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WIOA/AE

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Grant Adams
Assembly Plant Worker Now Business Owner

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WIOA/TAA

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Lavonte Cox
Expelled student pursues HSE to join Air Force

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WIOA/AE

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William Hofer
Returned to School Now Successful Contractor

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WIOA/TAA

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Angel Goodlet
Family death causes re-evaluation on career

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WIOA/AE

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Aaron Warren
Welding Certifications Lead to Widespread Employability

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WIOA/TAA

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Majenta Hofmeister
Children's schooling inspires mother to earn HSE

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WIOA/AE

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Greg Owens
Former Production Manager Now in Healthcare

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WIOA/TAA

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Marie Florestal
English Skills Key Job Security

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WIOA/AE

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Jamie Sparks
Factory Worker Becomes Career Coach

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WIOA/TAA

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Rachel Dejarnatt
Inspired to Advance Eighth Grade Education

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WIOA/AE

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Todd Peak
Electrical Technician Goes Into Ministry

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WIOA/TAA

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Alice Kerrigan
Driven to Take Care of Family

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WIOA/AE

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Kara Frye
Production Supervisor Helping Others Find Work

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WIOA/TAA

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Emily Stiles
Setting an Example Through Education

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WIOA/AE

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Jean-Louis Phillippon
TAA Helps  with Education, Relocation

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WIOA/TAA

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Jhenna Adams
Determined to Overcome Tough Times

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WIOA/AE

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Rebecca McIntosh
Material Handler Becomes Transitional Care Specialist

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WIOA/TAA

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Christy and Billy Greene
Couple Works Together to Pursue New Careers

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WIOA/AE

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Anthony Hershberger
Piston Inspector Now in Medical Field

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WIOA/TAA

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Larry Taylor
Moving on From Self-Employment

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WIOA/AE

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David Miller
Displaced Accounting Clerk Earns Masters Degree

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WIOA/TAA

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Hannah Silverthorn
Fast Food to Military Police Work

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WIOA/AE

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Greg Krug
Networking Certifications Lead to IT Employment

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WIOA/TAA

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Jayana Wolak
Single Mother Seeking Better Options

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WIOA/AE

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Judith Waller
Thirty Years in Manufacturing Now Career Advisor

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WIOA/TAA

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Mayra Lopez
Learning English a New Chapter

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WIOA

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Barbara Woolever
Healthcare Worker Sees $2/Hour Increase

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WIOATAA

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Nathan Shook
Movie Inspires Educational Pursuits

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WIOA/AE

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Kevin Young
Content Evaluator Discovers Massage Therapy Career

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WIOA/TAA

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Michaela Houseman
Unapproved Diploma Only Temporary Setback

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WIOA/AA

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Dawn Gatliff
TAA Program Helps Laborer Become Nurse

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WIOA/TAA

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Alex Roy
From High School Expulsion to Ministry

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WIOA/AE

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Khadijah Shabazz
HSE Enhances Parenting Skills

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WIOA/AE

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Ronald Clark
Helping Himself to Help Others

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WIOA/AE

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Emma Shrout
Single Mom Becomes Machinist

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WIOA/AE

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Lawrence Dean
Formerly Homeless Now Landscaping

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WIOA/AE

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Ashley Howell
Making Time for Dental Training

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WIOA/AE

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Dion Brown
A Taste for Food Prep

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WIOA/AE

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Paul Powell
Former Addict Now Driving Trucks

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WIOA/AE

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Margaret Mills
Once Bullied Now in Healthcare

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WIOA/AE

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Bennett Young
Musician's Dream Fulfilled

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WIOA/AE

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Teresa Huett
Hoping to Become a Lawyer

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WIOA/AE

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Tabatha Stence
Never Too Late for Education

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WIOA/AE

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Glendoris Anderson
HSE Leads to Service Industry Excellence

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WIOA/AE

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Zachary Dietrich
Overcoming Accident to Achieve Goals

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WIOA/AE

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Oscar Griffin
Blind But Determined

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WIOA/AE

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Li Hall
Inspiring Move from China to U.S.

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WIOA/AE

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Jason Miller
Amish Man Overcoming Obstacles

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WIOA/AE

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