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In this episode, you'll hear from Madison Haynes, a participant in the Youth WIOA Career Connections program. Madison shares her inspiring story of overcoming health challenges that forced her out of public school and into homeschooling at a young age. With the help of adult education and the Career Connections program, she earned her GED and gained valuable work experience through a temporary office job. Madison also discusses the support she received from the workforce system and offers advice for others considering accessing these services to make positive changes in their lives.

Discover the power of collaboration between workforce programs and employers in this insightful podcast episode. Learn how Consumer Credit Counseling, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people achieve financial independence, successfully partnered with the workforce system to create a new position and provide opportunities for a dislocated worker. Explore the benefits of this partnership, from financial assistance for the employer to personal and professional growth for the employee. Gain valuable insights into the process of working with workforce boards and the positive impact it can have on both businesses and job seekers.

Learn about an innovative partnership between the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2) and the Career Connections Youth Program that is providing hands-on engineering experience to high school students. Hear perspectives from both students and managers on the mutually beneficial arrangement that allows young people to get real-world technical skills with technologies like drones and 3D printers, while also assisting the organization with fresh ideas. Whether participants stay on or move into other fields, they gain problem-solving abilities, leadership competencies, and the confidence to take advantage of opportunities. To learn more, visit: www.cmi2.org

Tune in for a conversation with Brianna Collins, a former job seeker who turned her life around through the help of Jobs and Hope and the local Workforce Board. Brianna describes her struggles with addiction, incarceration, and losing custody of her son. After a traumatic arrest on her birthday in 2021, Brianna got sober and started rebuilding - first through a job provided by Jobs and Hope, then by taking classes to become a certified peer recovery support specialist. With financial and moral support from the Workforce Board, Brianna now works at Harmony Ridge helping other recovering addicts. 

In this episode, you'll hear from Glenn Rogers, as he shares his journey, which included living on the streets and battling addiction after a devastating accident that left him with a broken body and spirit. With the support of organizations like Jobs for Hope and the workforce system, Glenn's determination and faith propelled him toward recovery and a newfound sense of purpose. Tune in to hear how Glenn's unwavering resilience, coupled with the guidance of these crucial support networks, led him to rebuild his life, overcome challenges, and find success in unexpected places.

In this episode, you'll meet Jamie Persinger, as she shares her success story of overcoming addiction and finding meaningful employment, with the help of the Workforce Development Board of the Mid-Ohio Valley and Jobs and Hope. Jamie shares her career journey and shares advice for anyone looking to improve their lives.