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i <br /> WIA SUC"OCESS ARTICLES <br /> I <br /> Educational Retooling for Long-Term Success <br /> Diane Randall first visited the Moore Career Center in July of 2011 <br /> seeking career guidance after a job loss. A single parent with two <br /> children, she found herself struggling to make ends meet. Staff <br /> assisted Diane with career exploration, and she concluded that <br /> furthering her education would be vital to any long term <br /> employment success. Diane was enrolled in the Workforce <br /> Investment Act (WIA) Adult program and graduated from Sandhills <br /> Community College in May of 2014, with an Associate Degree in <br /> Human Service Technology. She was a member of the honor <br /> society of Phi Theta Kappa for maintaining a high grade point <br /> average. Diane additionally completed her Silver Career Readiness <br /> Certification (CRC) that verifies to employers her proficient N:^ <br /> knowledge in Reading, Mathematics, and the ability to locate <br /> information. Upon graduation Diane has decided to continue her <br /> education further, and has enrolled at Gardner Webb University to complete a Bachelor's <br /> Degree in Business Administration. She is hopeful that further educational retooling may play a <br /> huge factor in improving her long term success. <br /> Carrying a Badge, and a Smile <br /> Amanda Chand obtained success from visiting the Randolph <br /> Career Center in Asheboro. Amanda received training assistance <br /> from the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Adult program that <br /> helped her gain Certification in Basic Law Enforcement Training <br /> (BLET) from Randolph Community College (RCC). Upon the <br /> successful completion of her training in May of 2013, staff <br /> additionally provided resume assistance, tips related to interviewing <br /> skills, and job search assistance, including referrals. Amanda <br /> obtained employment with the Randolph County Sheriff's <br /> Department in February of 2014, where she serves as a Jailer. She <br /> may now be found carrying a badge, and a smile in her new career. <br /> wa <br /> Rando%h County 3 <br /> SHERIFFS OFFICE <br /> Annual Report 2013-2014 25 <br />