Matthew came to the Workforce Center after being laid off from his position as a Parts Manager at a local truck repair shop, where he earned $25/hour. Despite having substantial supervisory and operational experience and a bachelor’s degree, he struggled to find opportunities that matched his skills and experience.

Broc left his job as a maintenance worker at a local casino after working in the position for over 13 years. He was unhappy and wanted to look for something better and closer to his location.

In 2019, Jacob’s future looked uncertain. Facing incarceration and struggling to find direction, he began working with an Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS) and committed to making lasting changes while on probation. He embraced every class, assignment, and opportunity for growth, determined to build a better life.

Ben, an older veteran, faced multiple barriers to finding stable employment, including limited digital skills, gaps in his employment history, and a lack of transportation. This left him struggling to complete job applications online, without a current resume, and limited to jobs accessible by bus.

Gerald, a disabled Air Force veteran, came to the Workforce Center after a knee surgery limited his mobility and prevented him from continuing his job as a restaurant host. Looking for a fresh start, he took advantage of Workforce Center services to build his digital and job search skills.

Larry, a longtime engineer in his late fifties, found himself out of work and struggling to navigate a hiring process that changed while he was busy building his career. Despite his persistence in attending job fairs and sending applications, he would wait weeks without any real responses.

After 18 years as a medical scheduler for a small family medical center, 62-year-old Linda unexpectedly lost her position due to company downsizing.

After 14 years as an Operations Manager at a local HVAC company, John's position was eliminated due to a downturn in business. Because his wife also worked at the company, this left them to navigate the job market together.

James was uncertain about his future after being laid off from his job as a Mortgage Loan Officer.

After 17 years, Jodie lost her job as an Accounts Payable Coordinator with NCRI, where she earned $25/hour.