Jennifer came to Livingston Workforce Services looking for financial support as she attends school to become a Registered Nurse (RN). She had already qualified for financial aid, including PELL and MAP, which covered the cost of her tuition and books; however, she needed assistance paying for gas to attend classes. As a single mother with five children, Jennifer worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and received SNAP benefits. While attending school, Jennifer excelled in her classes, making Heartland Community College’s Dean’s List nearly every semester and being inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. To help her stay afloat while taking classes through the WIOA program, she received gas reimbursement and funds to cover supplies required for her clinical courses. A portion of her mortgage was paid for through the WIOA program to help maintain housing for her family. In May 2023, Jennifer completed her Associate Degree in Nursing at Heartland Community College. Over the summer, she passed the NCLEX-RN exam and was promoted at her current employer to a Registered Nurse. As a result, Jennifer is now able to support her family financially!

In a world where the tech industry continues to evolve at breakneck speed, five ambitious individuals decided to take their future into their own hands. They enrolled in National Able Network’s Cisco Apprenticeship training program. Their dedication and hard work led them to the doors of one of the world’s leading technology companies, Cisco Meraki.
Meet Darius, Lori, Izaiah, and Pedro – five individuals with a shared dream of securing a place in the thriving world of technology. Their journey began with a rigorous training program, but little did they know that this was only the beginning of their success story.
Upon successful completion of training via IT Career Lab, during which they worked directly with Cisco Meraki engineers, the company sought these five aspiring tech professionals. The participants demonstrated their deep commitment to learning, adaptability, and relentless work ethic, making them the ideal candidates for an internship at Cisco Meraki.
Their journey into the company brought them exciting rewards right from the start. Each intern was offered a competitive hourly wage of $28 and a generous $7,500 signing bonus paid out during their first month on the job.
The benefits didn’t stop there. Cisco Meraki demonstrated its commitment to the well-being of its employees by offering comprehensive medical benefits that covered the interns and their families, ensuring their health and peace of mind. Paid holidays were provided to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and the ability to accrue time off ensured that the interns could take a breather when needed.
As they delved into their internship roles, these five promising talents were exposed to cutting-edge technology and innovation. They gained hands-on experience in networking, cloud-based solutions, and security under the mentorship of some of the brightest minds in the industry. Their growth was nurtured, and their creativity was encouraged, helping them evolve into professionals of the highest caliber.

Fair-Rite Products, Inc. of Flat Rock, a global leader in Ferrite product development and production, has harnessed the power of Lean manufacturing principles to revolutionize its operations. The results? A remarkable reduction in lead time from order-to-order completion, the elimination of wasteful motions and inventory, an unprecedented boost in efficiency, and a significant reduction in turnaround time when transitioning between products.

This transformative training has set Fair-Rite on a steadfast path to success, equipping them to seamlessly handle increased workloads, safeguarding their esteemed reputation, and solidifying their preeminent position in the industry. As they evolve and adapt, they are well-poised to meet the surging service demand.

With implementation of updated processes, Fair-Rite has achieved a remarkable feat – a streamlined order fulfillment process that frees up valuable time in their day and enables them to readily accept new contracts, all without the strain of overtime work and the accompanying increase in overhead costs. This is the success story of Fair-Rite Products, Inc., an industry leader setting the standard for excellence and growth.