Meet Daryon Efaw, a graduate of Southwest Baptist University (SBU) whose inspiring journey from a Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) to a thriving Registered Nurse (RN) serves as a testament to the transformative power of education and opportunity. Daryon’s path...
Makinzie Dinwiddie’s experience is a powerful example of the WIOA program’s impact on individuals seeking a better life path. In September 2022, Makinzie, an unemployed high school dropout who had completed only 9th grade, enrolled as a Youth participant...
Ms. Dawson is a 2022 Southwest Baptist University Nursing program graduate, where she pursued her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. When she enrolled in the WIOA program, Dawson was unemployed but had experience as a Personal Care Aid. Despite her challenges, Ms....
In May 2022, Rebekah visited the Rolla Job Center seeking employment. After an initial conversation, Job Center staff realized her experience would be a great fit for the Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association. After calling to verify open positions,...
Jessica Fonseca was once at a standstill, unsure which path to take. But when Covid-19 hit, she found her motivation to make a difference in people’s lives by pursuing a career in the healthcare field. That’s when she learned about the Workforce Innovation...
Jennifer Kauffman completed the State Fair Community College nursing program and obtained her Associate of Science in Nursing in December 2022, then received her Registered Nursing license in January 2023, thanks to WIOA funding. Kauffman is now an RN at the Missouri...
