Hi – my name is Yasmine Burrell, I am a single mother, a domestic abuse survivor, a mediator and most importantly a woman of faith and loves Christ. I found out about the WIOA program in 2023 walking into the DHHR, seeing a poster hanging up on the wall while I was standing in line waiting my turn to turn in my paperwork to deep receiving my SNAP EBT and medical benefits.
Caden has known since he was 13 years old that he wanted to be a Barber. So, after graduating from high school, he enrolled in the Region 6 Youth Ready (Out-of-School) program and was able to obtain WIOA funding to assist him with the cost of occupational training. He graduated from Sharp as an Errol Barber School, located in Monongalia County and obtained his Barber License in October 2022.
Zoey dropped out of high school in 10th grade when she became pregnant with twin boys. On November 5th, 2021, she enrolled with the Doddridge County Adult Ed Program and was also enrolled in the Region 6 Youth Ready Program. While in the program Zoey …
I was introduced to the WIOA program in 2020, and have found it to be a great experience for me. I lost my job in 2020 as a result of COVID-19. At the time, I cleaned at a law office so when all of the employees …
Mountaineer RV & Outdoor Center, LLC is a young company trying to build up to big heights, with business operations existing for 3 1/2 short years. “We discovered Region VI Workforce program in our 2nd year of business as a referral from a good friend …
Hayden Blagg was enrolled in the Youth Ready Program in October of 2019. Hayden resided at the Kenneth Honey Rubenstein Juvenile Center in Thomas, WV while enrolled. While in the Youth Ready Program, Hayden obtained a NCCER Certification in Building Construction and Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Certificate. …
Hilary was enrolled in the Youth Ready Program on 9/17/20. Hilary is a single mother of 6 year old twin boys. While enrolled she received a class stipend while attending cosmetology classes at Fred Eberle Technical Center. She completed the cosmetology program and obtained her …