06/08/2026
Susan has over two years of experience working under WIOA, supporting employment placement, skill development, employer engagement, and participant advancement toward sustainable career pathways at West Central Workforce Development Board.
Susan’s favorite success story involved a participant that was unable to continue their Veterinary Technician program and would have to wait 2 years before reapplying after failing a required course.
Susan coordinated a paid Work Experience (WEX) opportunity with a local veterinary clinic within the participant’s community, where they completed approximately 190 hours of paid work-based learning, gaining industry-specific skills, occupational exposure, and increased employability. As a direct outcome, the participant was offered employment at the clinic.
“This experience reflects the effectiveness of employer engagement and work-based learning strategies in supporting participants who face educational or employment barriers,” Susan said.
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