WAYNE COUNTY

    Crystal Forde enrolled in the WIOA program in September 2025 while attending the Practical Nursing (LPN) Program at Coastal Pines Technical College. To successfully complete her training, she needed assistance with program-related expenses and supportive services. WIOA helped alleviate these financial barriers by covering the costs of testing fees, licensing, nursing supplies, and providing her with transportation stipends.

    With this support, Crystal successfully completed the LPN program, earned her diploma, and passed the NCLEX exam. She has since accepted full-time employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Wayne Memorial Hospital. We are proud of Crystal’s accomplishments and are confident she will be a valuable asset to the healthcare community.

    Crystal had this to say about her time in the WIOA program.  “WIOA provided tremendous support as I completed the LPN program.  I worked during the day and attended school full-time at night, traveling from Jesup to Waycross four days a week.  Nursing school is both challenging and expensive, but also incredibly rewarding.  Thanks to WIOA’s assistance, I was able to focus on my studies and clinicals instead of worrying about financial stress.  With their support, I successfully earned my diploma and was honored to receive the Superior Clinical Performer Award.  I am deeply grateful to WIOA for their dedication to helping students achieve their goals and for playing such an important role in my journey to becoming a nurse.”