"I worked as a Director of Human Resources and Safety for 15 years. I have been laid off twice in the last three years. Both times your staff has assisted me with programs that helped me prepare myself for the new field I was about to enter."

"It is a huge challenge to go through two layoffs, and then re-enter the workforce in a new field. The On-the-Job Training program helped me take on new challenges and opportunities.
Keep up the great job. You probably do not realize the power of encouragement you share with those of us going through major changes in life."

"I was 58 years old when I was laid off from my truck driving job of 12 years. I had driven truck for 32 years, and no longer wanted to drive. I came to Workforce Development, Inc. for help as a Dislocated Worker. I didn't really know what I wanted to do. My career counselor helped me make the decision to go back to school."

"I am now 60 years old, and have graduated from college. I have a job with the Army Corps of Engineers. I graduated with a 3.09 GPA, and have the self-confidence to try anything. I thank the Dislocated Worker program and Workforce Development, Inc. Without my career counselor, I would not have gotten as far as I did."

"I was laid off quite unexpectedly. Through the dislocated worker program at WDI, I was able go to college where I graduated with high honors with an AAS degree in Health Information Technology. I now have the education to get past entry level jobs and work in low level management in the medical/healthcare industry."

"Through the dislocated worker program, I was able to get the education that helps me be more confident and to realize that I can bring something of value to the job market."