Success Story

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

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

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

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.

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