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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CNA training in the New River Valley
William Lester, President and CEO of Warm Hearth Village, and Jackie Fox, Administrator of the Healthcare Academy of SWVA and Owner of Senior Home Share, discuss how partners worked together to bring CNA training to the New River Valley. Two program participants, Netara Harris and Micah Catron, share how their lives have been impacted by the program.
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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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Buddy, Long Haul Truck Driver
One of the best things that ever happened to me was being incarcerated. Bad decisions and substance use led to an arrest that forced me to hit rock bottom. While I was in jail, I met a man named Greg Lee. He was serving time for the same things. We both had families that we… Read more »
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Thomas W., Commercial Driver
Years of farming experience would provide anyone with workplace skills that would qualify them for many occupations. However, in a credential driven workforce, a lack of certifications including a high school diploma or GED, make it virtually impossible for anyone to find employment. This was true for Thomas “Walt” W. who had spent the past… Read more »