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MONTGOMERY COUNTY Jennifer West, Youth Program ​ Jennifer West is a 22-year-old Out of School Youth from Montgomery County. She lives with her mother and helps her as much as she can. Jennifer was enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Program in October 2018 because she needed assistance to attend Adult Education classes and obtain her GED. Jennifer has worked very hard and so far has passed 3 out of the 4 parts of the GED Exam. She completed Occupational Skills Certification and plans to enroll in college to pursue a degree as a Pharmacy Technician once she obtains her GED. We are so proud of Jennifer and all she has done to achieve her goals! Jennifer says, “I have enjoyed working with the WIOA program very much. It has taught me many things such as learning to be responsible with my money. The program has given me hope that I will get into college.” Previous Next < Back NOVEMBER 2020

TELFAIR COUNTY Pamela Bradshaw, ITA Program Pamela Bradshaw, a resident of Telfair County, was an employee of Husqvarna when the company closed in 2019. While attending one of the Rapid Response meetings, she learned about the opportunities provided through the WIOA Individual Training Accounts (ITA) program. At that time, Pamela decided to attend Oconee Fall Line Technical College for Business Management. She was enrolled in the WIOA ITA program on December 10, 2019. During her participation in the WIOA program, Pamela received supportive service payments that enabled her to attend training. She successfully completed the program with a 3.90 GPA and earned an Associates Degree in Business Management. After completing training, Pamala has obtained a full-time position with Warner Robins AFB. Pamela had this to say about the WIOA program: “When my employer of almost 30 years closed, I felt as though my world had turned upside down, and I did not know what direction to go. WIOA provided me the opportunity to better myself. I have been able to go back into the workforce with pride and newly acquired skills and knowledge. I would not have been able to accomplish this goal without the help and support of WIOA and their wonderful staff." Previous Next < Back MAY 2022

JOHNSON COUNTY Alton Rawlings, One Stop Career Center Alton Rawlings has been job searching for a couple of months at the Johnson County One Stop. He completed two job applications with the help of the resource specialist, Dianne Foskey. One of those applications was at Family Dollar. Alton received a call back that he was selected for the position, and he started the job Monday, April 10, 2023. Alton says,” Mrs. Foskey helped me successfully find this job, and she is great at her job and is very professional. I am very thankful for the WIOA program and Job Training Unlimited and the services they offer to my area.” Previous Next < Back JUNE 2023

WHEELER COUNTY Rancelyn Evans, Youth Program Rancelyn Evans enrolled in the WIOA Youth Program in January 2020 as a 9th-grade Wheeler County High School student. She needed assistance to find employment and graduate high school. During her time in the WIOA program, she participated in Occupational Skills Training and the Youth Work Experience Program (WEX). Her goal was to graduate high school and attend college to become either a veterinarian or a teacher. Through the WEX program, she was able to work at both a veterinarian clinic and a school to see firsthand what a career in either field would look like. During her senior year, she decided to dual enroll at Southeastern Technical College to jump-start her post-secondary education. Rancelyn will graduate high school this month. She has been a pleasure to work with, and we are very proud of her accomplishments. Rancelyn had this to say about the WIOA Youth Program, “I have really enjoyed being in the WIOA program. It has allowed me to gain work experience, which has given me the chance to become more self-sufficient. I am very thankful for all they have done for me." Previous Next < Back MAY 2023

WAYNE COUNTY Darian Love, ITA Program ​ While working part-time as a secretary, Darian Love of Jesup, also attended Coastal College of Georgia in the Early Childhood and Special Education Program. She found herself in need of additional assistance with the cost of tuition and applied for WIOA assistance through Job Training Unlimited. After being accepted into the WIOA ITA Program, Darian continued in her program of study, graduated with honors, and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in May 2020. Due to her hard work and dedication, Darian was offered a teaching position at Odum Elementary School, where she completed her Student Teaching. She is pictured above in her classroom. “The WIOA Program was a tremendous help during my college career. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. This program allowed me to dedicate myself to my program and graduate with honors. It also helped with the purchase of books, school supplies, and provided me with support payments to assist with the cost of transportation on the days I attended school. I am thankful that I was chosen to be a part of this program. It has allowed me to reach my full potential and begin my career.” Previous Next < Back MARCH 2022

EMANUEL COUNTY Bertie Marsh, One Stop Customer The Emanuel County One-Stop staff assisted Mrs. Bertie Marsh with completing job applications, job searching, and checking her email. Mrs. Bertie was interested in applying for a position working with the 2020 US Census. She visited the One-Stop, and the staff helped her complete the online application. After going through all the steps, she was hired. Mrs. Bertie said, “I really appreciate everything the One-Stop staff has helped me with, and I would recommend anyone in need of a job or other assistance to visit one of the One-Stop locations.” Previous Next < Back DECEMBER 2020

JEFF DAVIS COUNTY Tia Kornegay, ITA Program ​ Tia Kornegay, of Jeff Davis County, successfully completed the WIOA Youth Program in August of 2017 and continued to work and attend South Georgia State College to earn her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate. Tia began working as a CNA while still attending South Georgia State College, working towards her goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. In August of 2018, after being accepted into the Registered Nursing Program, Tia knew that she would need additional financial assistance to cover her school costs and applied for and was enrolled into the WIOA ITA Program. While in the WIOA ITA Program, Tia continued working part-time when possible and focusing on her studies. Being determined to reach her goals, Tia overcame many struggles, including the abrupt global changes and challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. She graduated with an Associates of Nursing Degree and began her career as a Registered Nurse. Tia was always a pleasure to work with, and it was a joy to watch her grow throughout her college journey. She shares her story below. “I started my program of study in Nursing in the Fall of 2018, which is also the time I signed up with WIOA. The program took me two years to complete, and with the help of WIOA, I was able to afford to travel back and forth to class throughout the week, along with the expenses such as books, uniforms, etc. Without the help of this program, I probably would have had to work more hours to cover my school expenses, which would have ultimately taken away the time I could have spent studying. Therefore, I am thankful for the program and how it has helped me throughout the years of my college journey.” Congratulations Tia, we are so very proud of you and all of your accomplishments! Previous Next < Back MAY 2021

TREUTLEN COUNTY Miranda Phillips, ITA Program Miranda Phillips, resident of Treutlen County, was attending Oconee Fall Line Technical College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program when enrolled in the WIOA Program. She was unemployed due to being laid off from her previous employer. With the lack of income, the financial burden of completing school was overwhelming. She needed assistance from WIOA to help with tuition, supplies, and transportation costs of driving back and forth to clinicals. Miranda graduated with an Associate’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in December 2022 with a 3.49 GPA and has since passed her state board exam. She has accepted a full time position at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Ga. We are very proud of Miranda and her accomplishments. Miranda shared her experience by saying, “I don’t know what I would have done without the WIOA program. It helped me by supplying the transportation stipends for gas back and forth to clinical sites and to school each week. They also paid for my state board exams and helped buy other necessary supplies I needed for my program. I will forever be grateful for WIOA”. Previous Next < Back FEBRUARY 2023

EVANS COUNTY Natalie Willis, Youth Program Natalie Willis, a native of Evans County, was enrolled in the WIOA Out-of-School Youth program in 2020 after graduating high school. Natalie needed assistance to attend college and find employment that would work around her school schedule. She was interested in the Surgical Tech program at Ogeechee Technical College. With the help and support of WIOA, Natalie enrolled in classes at OTC and began her journey through post-secondary education. While attending school full-time, Natalie also participated in the WIOA Youth Work Experience Program, which helped her earn money to pay for her college expenses. In 2021, Ogeechee Technical College removed the Surgical Tech program from the school’s curriculum. Natalie was faced with the difficulty of deciding whether to transfer to another school or choose a new career path. After counseling in conjunction with her WIOA case manager and her OTC advisor, Natalie decided to continue her education at Ogeechee Technical College and applied to the Dental Hygiene Program. After she finished her internship with Reidsville Family Dentistry and East Georgia Oral Surgery, Natalie completed the Dental Hygiene Program in July of 2022. Natalie has worked very hard to achieve her goals and because of her dedication, Natalie was offered a full-time position at East Georgia Oral Surgery after graduation! We share our congratulations on her educational and career accomplishments! Natalie has been very appreciative of the assistance she received from WIOA, “Through being on the WIOA Program I have learned how to be prepared for work and school, and to work hard. With the money I earned, I was able to pay for my living expenses so that I could attend school. I wouldn’t have been able to finish college if it wasn’t for the help from WIOA and my Case Manager.” Previous Next < Back AUGUST 2022

TELFAIR COUNTY Madison Harris, ITA Program Madison Harris enrolled in the WIOA program in January 2023. She was working part-time while attending Coastal Pines Technical College full-time in the Radiologic Technology Program. She needed additional assistance fulfilling the financial burden of attending college. WIOA covered the cost of testing, uniforms, fees, and transportation. Madison worked diligently and earned her Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology. Madison had this to say about her time in the WIOA program. “I heard about the WIOA program from one of my instructors at school, and the program has helped me tremendously. I live in Lumber City, Georgia, and was driving an hour one way, five days a week, to either class or clinicals. Driving this much made it very difficult money-wise having to put so much gas in my car. If it hadn’t been for the WIOA program, I would have definitely struggled way more and may have possibly not been able to finish attending school. The help I received paying for gas, uniforms, school fees, and testing was a huge part of how I was able to complete school and earn my degree.” Previous Next < Back DECEMBER 2023

LAURENS COUNTY Bridgette Graham Edge, ITA Program Bridgette Graham Edge was enrolled in the WIOA ITA Program in February 2021. She was attending Coastal Georgia Technical College pursuing a degree in Nursing. She had recently lost her job and needed financial assistance with the program's costs. WIOA helped cover the expense of tuition, books, supplies, testing fees, and transportation. Bridgette completed the LPN program with a 3.26 GPA and graduated in December 2022. Bridgette had this to say about her time in the WIOA program. "WIOA has helped me so much with the expense of attending school. The stipends for transportation helped out a lot with the cost of traveling back and forth to school and clinicals. I am so thankful for WIOA. Without the help WIOA provided, I would not have been able to afford to complete school." Previous Next < Back JANUARY 2023

APPLING COUNTY Alexia Caudillo, Youth Program Alexia Caudillo, from Appling County, has been in the WIOA Youth Program for several years. At enrollment, she needed assistance completing high school and wanted to gain work experience. During her time in the program, she has attended Occupational Skills Training, earned her High School Diploma, and participated in Youth Work Experience. She has worked very hard, and we are so proud of her accomplishments. Alexia says, “The WIOA program has helped me in many ways. The work experience has allowed me to provide for my family and given me the opportunity to get out in the community and help others.” Previous Next < Back MARCH 2023

EVANS COUNTY Rogers State Prison, Employer Services Rogers State Prison utilizes the One-Stops for hosting Job Fairs, interviewing candidates, and recruiting. Rogers State Prison regularly attends the Job Fairs that Job Training Unlimited hosts or sponsors in our region. They do a great job of sharing information about hiring events in the areas that we serve. LT Davis says, “When we need to conduct interviews away from the prison, we have always been welcomed to use one of the many One-Stops within the area. We appreciate the calm atmosphere and friendly staff.” Previous Next < Back JULY 2020

WAYNE COUNTY Madison Yeomans, ITA Program While working part-time as a CNA, Madison Yeomans was also attending Coastal Pines Technical College’s Licensed Practical Nursing Program. She found herself in need of additional assistance with the cost of school expenses in order to continue attending college. She applied for WIOA through Job Training Unlimited and was enrolled in April 2023. During her time in the program, WIOA helped cover the cost of tuition, books, supplies, and transportation. Madison worked very hard and completed the LPN program with a 3.17 GPA. She has been such a pleasure to work with, and we can’t wait to see Madison continue to reach her goals. Madison shared her experience by saying, “The WIOA program has been a huge blessing to me during my Practical Nursing journey. It has been a breath of fresh air knowing that I would not have to worry so much about expenses. This program is truly a blessing, and I will 100% recommend it to everyone. Thank you, WIOA, for the constant support.” Previous Next < Back DECEMBER 2023