Training Services
Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Lake County
Workforce Development funds qualified job seekers for short-term training in
high demand occupations. The goal is to help trainees gain the up-to-date
skills necessary to compete in the current market. Read on to learn how these
trainees are advancing their careers.
Advancing in
the Medical Field
Kristie has held many job titles: Esthetician, Chiropractic Assistant,
Massage Therapist. Health insurance changes saw a drop in her
commissions, though. She says her jobs left her with “no room to
grow and no regular office hours.” She was thrilled when she
learned she could qualify for additional training.
Kristie attended an accelerated three-month training in medical
assisting at the International Training Academy. She participated in
an internship and was hired permanently as a Medical Assistant at a
dermatology office in January 2015. She briefs patients on
upcoming procedures, explains how various medications work and
maintains medical records on a computer system.
Best of all, Kristie has found financial stability for her family.
“When I was out of work I felt useless while I saw bills pile up. This
has been a total lifestyle change.”
Advancing in
the IT Field
Dwayne is currently the Systems Administrator of Mobility Operations
for a large pharmaceutical company. He says that his new job is due
in part to training he received thanks to Workforce Development.
When Dwayne was laid off from his job in user support for a large
financial services corporation, he found the job search process to be
frustrating. As a Navy veteran, Dwayne was used to following a
schedule,