America's Promise - Individual Success Stories

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This page showcases the successes of the America's Promise participants through their individual stories.

**New Grantee Success Story!**

Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas working together with a local employer to identify employees that could be reskilled and utilized on other projects to avoid layoffs.

Previous individual success stories from participants enrolled in the America's Promise Program:

City University of New York (CUNY) promising practice of developing the CUNY 90-Day Upskilling Challenge for students.
Southeast Michigan Community Alliance provides a pathway to new careers for participants.
Northern Wyoming Community College District is addressing the needs of participants so they can successfully complete their educational programs and achieve their career goals.
Grand Rapids Community College helps participant launch her nursing career.
Monroe Community College assists three participants obtain their certifications by providing transportation services.
New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board helps 150 Participants enter the workforce as registered nurses.
New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board helps incumbent workers earn certifications to gain job advancement and a pay raise.
New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board successes and lessons learned from their first virtual career fair.
Innovate Birmingham celebrated the graduation of nearly 50 bootcamp and scholarship graduates.

General Audience

H-1B America’s Promise

National Scope