Dawn Nelson had seen an ad for Opportunity Junction’s job training program years ago, but at the time, the voice in her mind repeated a phrase it had said her entire life: “You’re not smart enough.”
It feels like just yesterday we launched the Antioch expansion of our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program, a change that allowed us to double our service capacity. Time flies! Antioch’s Cohort 3 is wrapping up its 12 weeks of CNA training, life skills training, and hands-on clinical experience in preparation for the upcoming graduation!
Read more: Celebrate Certified Nursing Assistant Graduates on Aug. 3
When in need of a job, it might be tempting to take the first offer. We’ve been through a pandemic, and many are itching to get back into the workforce. While it’s great to see a boom of new opportunities on the job market – and a recent dip in the state’s unemployment rate – candidates should be wary about accepting a position that doesn’t offer long-term career growth.
I am proud of our team’s results for the year ending June 30, not least because of the challenges they had to overcome along the way. We returned to the office, then we left, then we returned again. We stretched to provide rental assistance during an extremely challenging period for the folks we serve. We even survived a Zoom-bomb during the Imagine Gala.
We are proud and grateful to announce the following new grants and funding partnerships:
Marathon Petroleum Corporation: A third grant from Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc. will go toward supporting Opportunity Junction’s Administrative Careers Training (ACT) program, which enhances our participants’ career possibilities and establishes their credentials with employers.