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October 23, 2019
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June 26, 2019	Minutes
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February 27, 2019
December 12, 2018	Minutes
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April 25, 2018	Minutes
February 28, 2018	Minutes
December 13, 2017	Minutes
October 25, 2017	Minutes
August 23, 2017	Minutes
June 28, 2017	Minutes
April 26, 2017	Minutes
February 22, 2017	Minutes
December 7, 2016	Minutes
October 26, 2016	Minutes
August 24, 2016	Minutes
June 22, 2016	Minutes
April 27, 2016	Minutes
February 24, 2016	Minutes
December 9, 2015	Minutes
October 28, 2015	Minutes
August 26, 2015	Minutes
June 24, 2015	Minutes
April 22, 2015	Minutes
February 25, 2015	Minutes
December 3, 2014	Minutes
October 22, 2014	Minutes
August 27, 2014	Minutes
June 25, 2014	Minutes
April 23, 2014	Minutes
February 26, 2014	Minutes

Spotlight Success

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 »

Spotlight Success

Robin J. K., Registered Nurse

With no prior work history, Robin K. struggled to enter employment. She applied for the WIA Adult program on June 21, 2012 and was enrolled immediately July 10, 2012. With no work history or no formal training, it was recommended that Robin enter occupational skills training in order to enhance her employability. Robin’s assessments indicated… Read more »

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Tyler B., Police Officer

For WIA participant Tyler B., law enforcement is not just a job, it’s a calling; a call to public service and to protect public safety. This calling was evident to WIA staff when Tyler visited the Galax workforce office seeking assistance to move him away from public assistance and into self-sufficiency. Although Tyler possessed experience… Read more »

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Chris, Construction Inspector

Chris was let go from his position with Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) where he worked as an Environmental Scientist II for two years. Prior to that he had worked for Waste Management as a Project Manager in Hazardous Solid Waste. People Inc. Dislocated Worker (DW) program staff assisted Chris in looking for employment… Read more »

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Dawn, Registered Nurse

Transitions from one stage of development to another are critical in life. Watching this process may challenge our confidence, patience, and faith, but witnessing such a transition leaves an impression not soon forgotten. Just such a transition occurred in the Pathways to the American Dream project as one participant, Dawn Thorne, transitioned from student to… Read more »

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