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From Uncertainty to Opportunity: A Veteran’s Journey to Lockheed Martin
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025
William Bivens Jr., a disabled veteran unsure of his next steps, took a chance on CobbWorks’ PowerUp! pre-apprenticeship program. With hands-on training and support from WorkSource Cobb, he completed the…

Opening Doors to Opportunity for Underserved Youth
Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025
At Moraine Valley Community College, Tonesha Sanders and the team are building partnerships with employers to...

Bridging Barriers to Empower Job Seekers in Kirksville, MO
Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025
At Gamm Incorporated, the team supports individuals facing language, housing, and transportation challenges by using translation...

Streamlining Success: How Digital Check-In Transformed a PA Job Fair
Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025
Joe Razo of PA CareerLink – Blair modernized job fair check-ins with Microsoft Forms and QR...

Adult Education Fuels Mississippi’s Workforce Future
Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025
Through Smart Start and MIBEST, Mississippi’s adult education programs equip learners with essential skills, credentials, and...

Innovative Tech Tools Empower Job Seekers in Essex County
Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025
Sylvia Velez and the WIOA team in Essex County, NJ, are closing the skills gap with LinkedIn coaching, VR career exploration, and digital upskilling—equipping job seekers to thrive in today’s…

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