Success story templates

Templates for helping Illinois workNet customers write success stories.

1. Success Story Starters October 2014 Illinois workNet  Centers are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities at Illinois workNet Centers. Sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. 10/2014 v1

2. Individuals Youth Employment Program Youth Employment Program Incumbent Worker Program Employers Incumbent Worker Program Sample Templates Included For In the following programs:

3. Participant Type: Individual NEXT: See a sample success story video. Program Type: Youth Employment Program Examples for Parts of a Success Story Suggestions My name is Matthew. Use only your first name. You can include a description of your background or challenge. The past six weeks of my summer was spent working as an office aide with Anderson Company . As an office aide I had to complete different tasks, such as: filing papers, making copies of transcripts, creating employee manuals and student/parent handbooks, and completing any additional tasks. Include where you worked, your job title and a brief description of your responsibilities. While working here I have learned organizational skills, how to take direction from authority, and how to work on a schedule. I have also learned how to work under pressure. Include things that you have learned. This includes soft skills, technical skills, and academic skills. These skills will help me when I go back to school and in future jobs. I hope that I can participate in the program again. Describe the positive change in your life as a result of participating in the program and your plans for the future.

4. Participant Type: Employer Program Type: Youth Employment Program Examples for Parts of a Success Story Suggestions My name is Kathy, and I am part of the Green Recycling Company. We are thankful that Helping Hands Student Center provided us with the summer workers. Use only your first name, organization and the program provider. During the past six weeks students learned about Green Philosophy by participating in classroom and community oriented activities. They have also discussed career opportunities, employment options, life skills, and the importance of being involved in community based activities. Include a description the participants activities and responsibilities. The students possess the amount of effort and dedication an employer requests. These youth workers are great! Describe the skills of the students. We were able to hire two students to work part-time when they go back to school. This is a great program and we would like to participate in the program again. Describe the positive change outcome as a result of participating in the program and your plans for the future.

5. Program Type: Incumbent Worker Program Participant Type: Individual Examples for Parts of a Success Story Suggestions I received a Medical Administrative Assistant AAS 5 years ago. Once I completed this program I began doing medical transcription work at home until she was laid off in 2012. Use only your first name. You can include a description of your background or challenge. After being laid off, I decided to stay in the Health Science field but I knew that I needed to update my skills. I decided to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Describe w hat were you trying to achieve. There was no way that I was able to afford to update my skills on my own. Thanks to WIA, I was able to achieve this goal. I completed the Health Information Management AAS and now I am gainfully employed, using my training and enjoying my job . Describe how the program was able to help you achieve your goals. Having job security is an added bonus. I've always been able to find a job but now I can say I have a career. With this career comes many options. Describe the positive change in your life as a result of participating in the program and your plans for the future.

6. Participant Type: Employer Program Type: Incumbent Worker Program Examples for Parts of a Success Story Suggestions Peterson Construction needed to have training provide training for their staff in order to be in compliance with regulations that required all contractors that disturb lead-based paint in homes, schools and child care facilities built before 1978 be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. Without the training, the company would lose business which would result in significant layoffs. Include the employer name and description of your background or challenge. The certified lead based paint training consisted of a one day training session. The response to the training was so great, that 4 separate training sessions had to be scheduled to train the 74 workers/contractors/renovators. Describe how the program was able to help you achieve your goals. The certification allows the company to continue to be employed in this sector and to work on these structures built prior to 1978. Describe the positive change outcome as a result of participating in the program and your plans for the future.