With a strong interest in healthcare, Gwendolyn knew a traditional classroom setting was not the best fit for her learning style. She thrived in a hands-on environment and was seeking an opportunity that combined education with real-world experience.
Elizabeth was unsure of where to go next in her career when she discovered a social media post promoting Shawnee Health’s Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
Henry was seeking career guidance and training assistance when he came to Man-Tra-Con for WIOA services in September 2023. A high school student living with his disabled mother, Henry struggled to make ends meet while working part-time at McDonald’s
Mehki faced multiple, intersecting barriers that made seeking and maintaining assistance particularly challenging. As a young single parent, he was solely responsible for child care, which limited his availability to attend in-person appointments, complete lengthy applications, or respond promptly to requests for documentation.
Since childhood, Shana had always been interested in science, engineering, singing, and crafting. As the daughter of a single mom with 3 children, Shana often had to put her interests aside to help care for her siblings.
“I enrolled in classes full-time starting in January of 2025, and worked while going to school. Through this amazing program, I will graduate with my Industrial Management and Applied Engineering degree,” Derek says.