Workforce Network Inc.

06/01/2026

As May comes to a close, we’re reflecting with gratitude on National Nurses Week, National Hospital Week, and National Skilled Nursing Care Week — and giving one final round of applause to the healthcare professionals who show up every day to care for our communities in so many meaningful ways. 👏🩺

What better way to wrap up a month of celebration than by sharing our May success story: "More Than a Dream: Veronica Eriksen’s Story".

Veronica’s journey from nurse aide to registered nurse is a powerful reminder of what is possible when perseverance meets the right support. Her story also shows exactly why Workforce Network created PREP, our Pre-Nursing Preparation, Education and Readiness Program!

Stories like Veronica’s remind us that the path to nursing can come with real challenges — but those challenges do not have to become roadblocks. Read Veronica’s full story below. ⬇️ And if you're as inspired as WE ARE, please share!

https://workforcenetworkinc.org/our-impact/f/more-than-a-dream-veronica-eriksen%E2%80%99s-story

05/28/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS to our newest Level 2 Plumbing graduates who earned their Residential Certification! 🔧

These students have worked hard to build a strong foundation for their futures — balancing full-time work as plumbing apprentices while showing up for rigorous night classes. That kind of commitment takes grit, determination, and a real belief in what’s possible.

We also want to give a very special shoutout to our plumbing instructor, Tim Kinsey! This was Tim’s first year instructing with Workforce Network, and he went above and beyond for our students — including making the commute all the way from Buda to Marble Falls. Tim is patient, kind, and deeply committed to helping students learn, grow, and succeed. Thank you, Tim, for sharing your knowledge, your time, and your heart with Workforce Network.

And to our graduates — we are so proud of you! You are building skills, building careers, and building futures one step at a time. 👏🔧

05/23/2026

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all of our area graduates! 🎓 The world is wide open in front of you, and success doesn’t look the same for everyone. Whether your path leads to college, career training, military service, or the workforce, we’re cheering you on every step of the way!

05/22/2026

🚨 FUTURE NURSES--THE TIME IS NOW!

Interest in our PREP – Pre-Nursing Readiness & Education Program continues to grow, and application deadlines are getting closer. 🩺
At Workforce Network, Inc., we know the nursing pathway can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. 💙

📚 Courses offered locally in Marble Falls
💰 Scholarship assistance available
⏰ Classes begin soon

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” THIS IS IT!

👉 Learn more & apply today:
workforcenetworkinc.org/nursing-prep

05/21/2026

FUTURE NURSES: THIS POST IS FOR YOU!

If you’ve been thinking about nursing school, this is your sign to take the next step. 🩺✨

PREP helps students build a strong foundation before applying to nursing programs through:

✔️ Prerequisite course guidance
✔️ Academic readiness support
✔️ Scholarship opportunities
✔️ Local access

Don’t wait until the last minute to start building your future in healthcare. The sooner you apply, the sooner you can begin your path toward becoming an LVN or RN. 💙

📍Courses begin as early as this summer
💰 Scholarship opportunities available for qualifying students
🌐 Apply now: www.workforcenetworkinc.org/nursing-prep

05/20/2026

Congratulations to all of the scholarship recipients and especially our very own, Casey Rua! We are so proud of you!

Thank you HIGHLAND LAKES SERVICE LEAGUE for your investment in the furthered education of members of our communities who are making such a difference!

Highland Lakes Service League awarded scholarships totaling $66,540 to the following deserving women.

Stephanie Barry attends Texas Tech University working towards a Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Wanda Bishop attends Texas Tech University working towards a Masters degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Elizabeth Hethera attends Austin Community College working towards a degree in Technical Communications.

Nancy Huerta attends Texas Tech University and is working on a Bachelors degree in Human Science.

Lisa Niswander attends Texas Tech University working on a Masters degree in Music Education.

Katherine Ortiz attends Texas Tech University working on a Masters degree in Agricultural Business.

Crystal Perez attends Western Governors University working on a Bachelors degree in Accounting.

Kristin Phillips attends Liberty University working on a PhD in Health Science.

Lindsay Rasmussen attends Baylor University working on a Masters degree in School Leadership.

Deanna Reedy attends Liberty University working on a PhD in Public Administration.

Nichole Ritchie attends Gettysburg College working on a Masters degree in American History.

Casey Rua attends the University of Texas at Austin working on a Masters degree in Social Work.

AshLee Schoepf attends Lamar University working on a Masters of Education degree in Counseling.

Betty Stephens attends Galen College of Nursing working on an Associates Degree in Nursing.

Amber Strawn attends Liberty University working on a Bachelors degree in Theology.

Front row (left to right):
Deanna Reedy, Crystal Perez, AshLee Schoepf, Elizabeth Hethera, Lisa Niswander

Back row (left to right):
Casey Rua, Amber Strawn, Katherine Ortiz, Stephanie Barry, Nichole Ritchie

Not pictured: Lindsay Rasmussen, Wanda Bishop, Betty Stephens, Nancy Huerta, Kristin Phillips

05/15/2026

✨ DID YOU KNOW? ✨

At WNI, workforce development starts long before graduation. 💙

Through our partnership with Marble Falls Mustang ACE and Marble Falls ISD, students recently completed a 16-week “R” Rules curriculum focused on life skills, leadership, career readiness, and community impact. From mock interviews and professional portfolios to service projects and future planning, these students are already building the skills that strengthen our community and future workforce.

Please help us congratulate all of the graduates and give kudos to their instructor, Celice Goad-Olswold for a job well done! WNI is lucky to be part of something so powerful! The future is bright in Marble Falls. 💫

05/13/2026

We are proud to recognize our nursing students and the outstanding healthcare professionals at our area clinics! Clinic nurses are often the first friendly face patients see, providing education, support, and quality care every day. Thank you to our clinic partners for investing in student learning and helping shape the future of healthcare in our region.

05/13/2026

💙From Pediatric Oncology to Preparing the Next Generation of Nurses

Kelly Lofton knows that nursing is about far more than compassion alone. It takes grit. Determination. Sacrifice. Resilience. And a willingness to keep showing up, even when the work is hard.

Kelly graduated at the top of her nursing class at “U La La”, University of Lafayette in Louisiana and went on to dedicate her career to pediatric oncology—serving children and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. In addition to direct patient care, Kelly also worked in the research department, helping advance critical work that would ultimately impact countless families. Her passion and leadership later helped raise millions of dollars for the foundation supporting that life-changing research.

When Kelly moved to the Marble Falls area, she made the decision to pour her experience into something new: inspiring, mentoring, and coaching the next generation of future nurses through Workforce Network Inc.

Kelly would tell you that nursing requires more than compassion—it takes preparation, persistence, and the willingness to take the right steps toward your future. That belief is exactly why Kelly has been instrumental in the development of our PREP program. Her real-world experience, mentorship, and understanding of the nursing journey are helping students navigate the road to nursing school and beyond. 💉🩺

THANK YOU, Kelly, for your dedication and determination in building sustainable pathways for future nurses in the Highland Lakes! We are so proud of you!

Ready to take the next step in YOUR nursing journey?
🌐 www.workforcenetworkinc.org/nursing-prep

05/12/2026

💙 Determination. Resilience. Heart. 💙

Sara Bonvini knows firsthand that the journey into nursing school is not always easy. Like so many future nurses, she faced challenges along the way—retesting, tutoring, long hours of studying, and moments where giving up might have seemed easier. But Sara never stopped showing up for her dream!

And now…we are so proud to celebrate that Sara has officially been ACCEPTED into nursing school! 🎉👏

What makes Sara special isn’t that the path was easy—it’s that she kept going. When things got tough, SARA GOT TOUGHER! Her perseverance, willingness to work hard, and commitment to figuring things out are exactly the qualities that make an incredible nurse. Please help us congratulate Sara on this exciting next step in her journey to becoming a nurse! 💉🩺

And if YOU are ready to take the next step in your own nursing journey, learn more about our PREP program here:

🌐 www.workforcenetworkinc.org/nursing-prep