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I <br /> WIA SUCCESS ARTICLES <br /> Accounting for Adversity <br /> Robin Fogleman was laid off from her job in human resources in <br /> 2012. She additionally experienced the sudden loss of both of her <br /> parents. Robin decided that despite adversity she needed to further <br /> her education for herself and her family. She had been unable to <br /> find suitable employment even with credible work experience, and <br /> found herself in need of a credential. Robin enrolled in the <br /> Accounting program at Randolph Community College (RCC) in the <br /> summer semester of 2012. While attending school her instructor <br /> informed her about the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program <br /> and Randolph Career Center. With only her husband employed, <br /> funding her education without financial assistance was growing <br /> extremely challenging. Ineligible for financial aid, earnings were <br /> tight. Fortunately the WIA Dislocated Worker program began <br /> providing financial training relief in July of 2012, sponsoring costs associated with Robin's <br /> tuition, fees and books. While continuing her education, she obtained employment with J.P. <br /> Thomas & Co in their Accounting Department in September of 2013. In May of 2014, she <br /> graduated from RCC with her Associate Degree in Accounting. Robin is determined that she <br /> does not want to stop with an Associate's Degree, and decided to continue her education <br /> even further. She enrolled at Gardner Web University for the fall semester 2014 to work on <br /> earning a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. She has a job, a degree, and a bright future. <br /> Nursing Success <br /> Crystal Williams was employed at a popular coffee shop but wanted badly to better her <br /> personal circumstances for her three children, grandchild, and <br /> herself. She desired a job that may provide her the opportunity to <br /> move closer to self sufficiency. Crystal Williams visited the <br /> Alamance NCWorks Career Center feeling under employed. <br /> Staff assisted with research of new and suitable employment <br /> opportunities to help meet her personal identified needs for <br /> success. She was soon enrolled in the WIA Adult program, and as <br /> a participant Crystal received the opportunity of educational <br /> retraining assistance to help her become a Certified Nurse <br /> Assistant, licensed through the State of NC. Upon her successful � :- :. - • <br /> completion of training, and with staff job search guidance, Crystal <br /> obtained employment with Universal Healthcare in Raleigh. <br /> Annual Report 2013-2014 23 <br />