April K. came to our program in May of 2016 as an Out of School Youth looking for training to help her reach self-sufficient employment. She is a single mother with two young children receiving SNAP and was struggling to make ends meet. We helped her to build her first resume, and had her take… Read more »
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Kent
Kent, who participated in a number of the board’s grant-funded programs, talks about his experience transitioning into employment. He was referred by Virginia Works and participated in the Advanced Manufacturing Technician training through the Center for Manufacturing Excellence of SWVA. After training, he worked with board staff for assistance in securing gainful employment. … Read more »
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2024 WIOA Youth Career Exploration Camp
Through a partnership with Wytheville Community College(WCC), the New River Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board, and People Incorporated, provided over 30 young people between the ages of 17 and 24 hands-on career exploration for high demand and sustainable careers in our region.
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Matt Hall – Nursing Degree
Matt Hall discusses the assistance he received from the HRSA and Innovations grants while on his way to become an RN.
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Emily, Job Corps Graduate
My name is Emily, and am 17 years old. My whole life, schooling has been very difficult for me, and I’m not sure why. I don’t have any learning disabilities that would prevent me from going to and doing it. In 2020 when the pandemic hit, I was a high school freshman with straight D’s… Read more »