“After the announcement of the plant closing, I really did not know what I was going to do.”

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"I have received my Manufacturing Engineering degree..."
Gary, Clark County

“After 23 years of employment and being unemployed for almost a year, it made me realize that I wasn’t the only person who was in that situation.”
Mark S.

“After losing my job of 14 years, this program gave me a sense of value and not continue to be at a loss asking the question, “What do I do now?”
Bonnie D.

“…without it I could honestly say I probably wouldn’t have finished school…”
Samantha Madison

“…youth in our community to gain work experience as they prepare to graduate…”
Youth Matco Madison

“For the first time in 24 years I am without a job and three children depending on me.”
Toni, Madison County

“I want to thank you for giving our employees the opportunity to learn what is available to them”
Teresa

“I would have never been able to accomplish my dream of being an RN without WIA.”
Kim Union Co

“It has given me encouragement in this time and economy.” –
Bryant

“It’s given me confidence and has helped me want to continue my education which is something I have not wanted to do in the past because of fear.”
Pam C.

“It’s touched so many lives in so many different ways…”
Kim C.

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Farbest RR session

“The initial contact meeting, the research and the follow-up to make sure that the student is cared for…”
Clark State Madison Co

“The staff has been wonderful to work with and assisted us in the hiring process every step of the way.”
Boy Scouts

“The youth program rocks!!!”
Michaela Madison Co

“Their advice and help made it so much easier for me to accomplish my goals.”
Mark Union County

“They help motivate, encourage, and develop our talents.”
Katelind Madison County

“They took the time to learn our business and culture and became our true partner.”
Assurant

“This is the most fulfilling thing I’ve every done and I am forever greatful.”
Heidi Hardin

“This program is an excellent way to mold the future workforce.”
YouthWorks, Madison Hospital

“This program teaches you to be successful.”
K. Miller, Madison Co.

“Today my daughter is a mother of three, part-owner in a thriving construction business, and sole owner of a small soap-making business.”

“You believed in me when no one else did and you helped me get through a hard time in my life.”

My Journey


                After the announcement of the plant closing, I really did not know what I was going to do. Factory or labor work was all I have ever known. Even thru the meetings with Trade and WIA, things really did not make a lot of sense. How could going back to school possibly change my life?

                After meeting with Sandra Lee, I decided that the Health Information Technology program at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center would be my best option. Even though I did not understand exactly how the program worked, the leadership at Job and Family Services help guide me in the right path.

                The first quarter of school had to be the most difficult. It made me question if I had made the right choice or not. With support from my wife, instructors and friends, every day, week month and quarter became easier and easier.

                The thought of actually working in the Healthcare field really did not hit me until the middle of fourth quarter. Soon school was ending and the funding and help that has helped me get to this point was going to be ending.  With no offices hiring in the area, the ones that were wanted couple years of experience, I started to wonder if returning to factory work is what I was really meant to do.

                After completing my internship at Orthopedic Associates of Bellefontaine, I was felt that working in a medical office would fit me fine. The staff there was truly amazing and I learned a lot from them. The big question was where to find a job.

                On November 22, I received an email from Kevin Anderson, he stated the facility he worked in was hiring. I sent him an email and later received a phone call for an interview. The interview went really well I thought. I assumed since I was still in school, they would not consider me for the position. To my surprise, the next day, the call came with a job offer. It seemed too good to be true.

                Thanks to the staff of Job and Family services, Trade, WIA, OHP, Orthopedics of Bellefontaine and all friends and family, especially my wife, who was also going to school to become a nurse, this would not be possible. I have learned a whole new world that I truly love.

                On December 16, 2010, I graduated Ohio Hi-Point HIT program with Academic Honors. On December 20, 2010, I started my new job at Management and Network Service as a Care Coordination Assistant.  I am going on my second month of employment and have enjoyed every minute. I look forward spending many years there.

                Thanks again to all who helped me along the way,

 

 

       MICHAEL  MILLER
 

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