Gay Htoo Paw, a 29-year-old single parent and refugee from the Thailand-Burma border with a Karen ethnic background, resides in Worthington, MN, living with her parents and caring for her five children. As a participant in the SNAP E&T program, Gay had a strong desire to become self-sufficient but faced challenges due to her limited […]
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Ramses, a student at the Learning Center in Worthington, Minnesota, was looking for a career change. He had experience working in customer service at Taco Johns and as an activity aide at South Shore Care Center, but he was yearning for a different path. That’s when he heard about the welding training program offered through
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Lizbeth wasn’t your typical candidate for welding training. A young mom at 19, her most recent experience came from waiting tables at her family’s business. But Lizbeth, a senior at Worthington Learning Center had the determination to build a better life for herself and her three-year-old son. That’s where the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council
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Life can change in a moment, and that is what happened to Benito and his wife last June. Both were employed at HyLife in Windom, working full-time with good benefits and pay. Then, their lives were turned upside down when suddenly HyLife announced that the plant would be cloning and its nearly 1000+ employees, including
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Robert’s journey to a career as a truck driver began with a desire for stability and purpose at his age. He turned to the WIOA Adult program at the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (PIC) (a CareerForce service provider),, where he found more than just education—he found a pathway to success. , Robert started on
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Htay Htay grew up in Myanmar (Burma), graduated from high school, and worked as an office manager in a communications center for over 13 years. She stopped working many years ago to care for her elderly parents. In April 2023, at the age of 65, Htay Htay moved to the United States after winning a
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Sade’s journey with the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (PIC) showcases resilience, determination, and the support she received as she pursued her dreams. As a young single mom seeking assistance with job search and career planning, Sade engaged with the PIC’s career pathways and MFIP program over several years. Initially focusing on Certified Nursing Assistance
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Through the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council’s (PIC) 2023 Summer Work Experience Program, Seth and Tanner were placed at two different local school districts. Not only did they earn a paycheck, but they strengthened their physical and interpersonal skills in the process. Tanner, a proactive student with prior work experience, embraced the chance to expand
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Meet Chris, a determined individual who faced adversity head-on and transformed his life through the State Dislocated Worker Program offered by the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (PIC). His story is a testament of how the programs we offer can transform lives.
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State Dislocated Worker Program | May 2023 | Sandy Demuth From losing your business to “I’ve got my all.” A story of never giving up with a little extra help. No one ever knows where life will take them; it only matters how they react. Samantha, a single mom of 4, knows this all too
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