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Since 2006, Opportunities, Inc. has proudly partnered with the WorkSmart Network to provide no-cost career and training services for eligible adults, dislocated workers and youth in Jefferson and Dodge counties. Will Smith, a current participant in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker program, at Green Valley Enterprises, a division of Opportunities, Inc., completed two 9-week work experiences earlier this month. Of his experience, Smith said,

On August 27, 2025, a cohort of aspiring manufacturing professionals marked the completion of a transformative 6-week training program...

WIOA Youth Participant Zoe Mathias Finds Long-Term Employment Through Youth Apprenticeship Zoe Mathias (pictured on right) at SkillsUSA,...

As a Youth Apprentice in the Physical Therapy/Sports Rehab program, Carina is already immersed in the work she hopes to dedicate her life to.

Workforce Development Board bridges gap between reentry and employment through Pathways Home grant For Jacob Coby, the road to rebuilding his life started before he even walked out the prison gates. While incarcerated, he knew he wanted to make a real change, not just for himself but for his future. Three weeks before his release on January 21, Jacob connected with Pathways Home Career Coach Jeff Kennedy, determined to take advantage of every opportunity available to him. Fro

WIOA Dislocated Worker Program Leads Participant to Stability & New Beginnings After decades of experience in Healthcare and IT, Jim...

Eleri Davis credits Youth Apprenticeship Program for advancing her future career in Education For Eleri Davis, stepping into Prairie...

WIOA Adult participant receives support from WorkSmart and finds employment at Exact Sciences Rashad Anderson had the skills, ambition,...

WIOA Participant and 2024 Aspire Awardee Exemplifies Career Pathways Doylinn posing with her CNA certificate at her Centro Hispano...

Madison College Nursing Student Receives 2024 Aspire Award A single mother of three, Elizabeth Bresina made the courageous decision to...