Program Details

Jasmin Foster, at the age of 23, lives in Jonesboro, IL, and was approved for the WIOA Program to pursue a license in the Truck Driving Program in Fall 2022 at Shawnee Community College. Jasmin chose this career path to pick herself up and do something productive to provide for her two little boys. The short class with an excellent reward and pay greatly influenced her decision.

Jasmin states, “The WIOA Program gave me an opportunity I will never forget. Without this program, I could not have attended Shawnee College and enrolled in Truck Driving. I will forever be grateful for the program itself as well as the people who are a part of it.” The program helped her focus on school without worrying about finances. Right after receiving her CDL, Jasmin went to work for Ready Mix Solutions. Jasmin says that “my work experience with Ready Mix Solutions is much more than just driving a truck. I am responsible for delivering and pouring a perishable item within a certain time frame. I have been able to apply my quick-thinking skills and professionalism as I work closely with contractors and civilians to complete jobs well and promptly.”

“I still receive SNAP benefits for my boys, but the amount has decreased significantly since starting my new profession. I am happy to say that I will no longer need them at the rate I am moving.”

“I am indebted to the WIOA program for helping me to get to where I am today. I am proud to say that I thrive in a male-dominated field and earn lots of respect. I love my new career, and I’m thrilled with my choice to enroll in the Shawnee Community College Tuck Driving program”. Jasmin also wants to extend her appreciation to the Shawnee Development Council, Inc. WIOA Program by saying, “Thank you.”