Tennessee
Workforce Success Stories
Customer Success Stories
Meet Lisa
This single mother overcomes many obstacles to achieve her goal of becoming an RN.
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Meet Tracy
After caring for an ill family member, Tracy completes her GED and goes on to train as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
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Meet LaTonia
An at-risk youth finds stability and hope through a WIA grant program that combines peer tutoring and work experience.
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Meet Paula
After her company closes, Paula seeks an Associates degree, completes an internship, and is hired full-time in an accounting job.
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Meet Guy
Workforce board assists Guy with increasing his writing skills so that he can pass the GED Exam and become employed again.
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Meet Anthony
WIA funding helps Anthony continue his nursing training and become an LPN.
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Meet Yalanda
After a layoff, Yalanda obtains her GED and goes on to training as a pharmacy technician with help from a WIA Scholarship.
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Meet Donnie
WIA assistance helps former minimum-wage-worker Donnie finish his nursing degree and enter a new career path.
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Meet Ashley
A young woman's goal of becoming a nurse is realized through help from WIA funding and the Tennessee Career Center.
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Meet Ashley
Summer Youth Program and WIA tuition assistance help Ashley gain work experience and training as an LPN.
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Meet Rayonda
A student enjoys her first job ever at an organization that serves those with special needs and allows her to help others.
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Meet David
NCAC helps David re-tool his resume and provides networking sessions that help him find a new job.
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Meet Jeffrey
Former EMT and laid-off machinist uses WIA funding to return to school, become an LPN, and land a job caring for others.
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Meet Amy
After being laid off from her job with an apparel manufacturer, a WIA Scholarship helps Amy become a patient care technician.
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Meet Rosey
After a layoff, WIA funding helps Rosey return to school to boost her skills and increase her employability.
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Metro Summer Internship Program
Unique internship opportunity helps youth obtain work readiness skills and experience by working in county's Metro Department.
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Summer Youth Employment Program
Nashville Career Advancement Center uses ARRA funding to help over 1100 youth gain work experience in Summer, 2009.
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Meet Tammy*
Fast Track Academy helps a pregnant teenager finish high school instead of dropping out.
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Meet Suzanne*
A high school student at risk for dropping out enrolls in an alternative online program and earns her diploma.
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Meet Rosalyn
WIA funding helps pay tuition for Rosalyn to study biotechnology and land a job in this in-demand field.
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Meet Angel
With help from WIA funding, Angel, a CNA, upgrades her skills in order to move up the healthcare career ladder.
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Meet Charlee
After a layoff, Charlee re-trains as an industrial maintenance technician and finds a new full time job.
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Meet Gail
After a layoff, WIA funding helps Gail re-train as a CNA so she can get back to work in a job she loves.
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Meet Azure
WIA assistance helps a very determined Azure enter and complete a Surgical Technology program while recovering from an accident.
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Meet Tommy*
WIA financial assistance helps Tommy train in industrial maintenance and On the Job Training puts him back to work.
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Meet Dave*
ETHRA assists Dave in obtaining certification as an HVAC/R technician and landing employment through On the Job Training.
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Meet Sam*
After experiencing his second layoff, Sam receives WIA assistance to train as an LPN.
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Meet Darlene*
WIA funded training to become certified in industrial maintenance helps Darlene find employment and become self-sufficient.
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Meet Jessie*
An aspiring nurse receives assistance from Workforce Development to earn college credit for some of her high school courses.
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Meet Mary*
WIA tuition assistance helps a single mother create a positive future for herself and her family.
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Meet Tina*
WIA Adult supportive service funds bridge the gap for Tina and help her finish her LPN training.
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Meet Tim*
WIA assistance with training to become a CNA helps Tim meet his goal of working in healthcare.
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Meet Lyn*
WIA assistance with tuition helps Lyn finish college and become a teacher.
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Meet Susan*
WIA-funded tuition and supportive assistance helps Susan re-train into the healthcare field.
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Meet Terry*
WIA-funded training and a Subsidized Employment Opportunity help Terry return to the workforce
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Meet Jacob*
ETHRA Workforce staff provide resume/interview assistance and identify and On the Job Training opportunity for Jacob.
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Meet Tom*
WIA Youth Program gives young man tutoring and support to stay in school and graduate.
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Meet Emily
WIA-funded tuition and fee assistance helps Emily complete her associate's degree and become an RN.
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Meet Mark
After 25 years in manufacturing, Mark becomes an HVAC technician with assistance from WIA training dollars for high-demand occupations.
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