Eckerd Connects

From creating workforce pipelines and supporting foster families to celebrating participant success, October's newsletter highlights the connections creating opportunity and strengthening communities across the country. Read our October issue: brnw.ch/21x6MMd

At 23, Logen went from minimum wage to earning $36/hour as an LPN—and she’s now on track to become an RN. Through the Missouri Job Corps, tuition and transportation support helped remove barriers along the way. #WorkforceDevelopment

From welding and healthcare to transportation, construction, and beyond, Job Corps graduates are building careers—and many are earning $20–$40 per hour, depending on their trade and location. 👉 Enroll today: brnw.ch/21x67Xi #BuildingCareers #EmpoweringPotential

Courtney had the ambition. What she needed was a pathway. With support through WIOA programs at the Missouri Job Center, she overcame barriers, earned her degree and teaching certification, and returned to her former high school as a history teacher. #WorkforceDevelopment

AI is changing how we work, the skills employers value and how people prepare for opportunity. Across Job Corps, workforce development and family services, we see these changes from different angles—but one question connects them all: Who gets to be part of the future of work?

Workforce works best when job seekers & employers connect. Eckerd Connects’ Pam Regan & Sara Needham shared Southwest Missouri strategies at NAWDP’s Business Services Academy. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x61nC #WorkforceDevelopment #NAWDP

A year ago, Hailey was unemployed and struggling to support her two children. Today, she’s a certified phlebotomist and licensed CNA working in pediatric healthcare. Training, childcare, transportation and support helped remove barriers along the way. brnw.ch/21x5Y72

Workforce development goes beyond job placement. “We’re not a temp agency; it’s looking at who you are, what your goals are, your passions,” Eckerd Connects President & CEO Michael D. Smith told WorkShift. See how organizations are adapting: brnw.ch/21x5Wnp

Nutritious food supports stronger futures. Through our partnership with Children’s Hunger Alliance, youth in Eckerd Connects’ Ohio summer program receive free healthy meals—removing one more barrier to learning and opportunity. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x5U5f

🔨 Learn by Doing Many graduates are turning that training into careers earning $20–$40 per hour in industries like welding, healthcare, transportation, and advanced manufacturing. 👉 Ready to get started? Enroll today: brnw.ch/21x5SDI #BuildingCareers

Training ➡️ experience ➡️ Assistant Manager. Oakley earned his automotive tech certificate, trained on the job with Grease Monkey through Eckerd Connects, and was promoted soon after. Learn, earn & advance: brnw.ch/21x5Rkr #WIOAWorks

From welding and healthcare to transportation, construction, and beyond, Job Corps graduates are building careers—and many are earning $20–$40 per hour, depending on their trade and location. 👉Enroll today: brnw.ch/21x5NbV #BuildingCareers #EmpoweringPotential

The numbers tell a story—but the impact extends far beyond the statistics. Explore how Eckerd Connects Workforce Development is helping individuals build meaningful careers while strengthening communities across the country. brnw.ch/21x5LqM #WFDMonth

Sandra Darling of Eckerd Connects joined Education FORWARD Arizona's August Power Hour to highlight how WIOA Youth services help young adults ages 16-24 overcome barriers. Hear Sandra at 41:42: brnw.ch/21x5Jv1 #EckerdConnects #WIOA

A credential is powerful. What it unlocks can be life-changing. Turner Job Corps graduates are leaving with skills, training and a foundation to earn, advance and build greater economic independence. We celebrate the milestone—and the possibilities ahead. #JobCorps

There’s no single pathway to success. Old Dominion Job Corps graduates are taking their next steps into employment, continued education, military service and careers they’ve worked hard to pursue. Graduation isn’t the finish line. It’s the beginning of what comes next.

Did you know? 76% of Workforce Development participants achieved employment, post-secondary education, or military placement. That statistic represents individuals who gained the skills and support needed to take the next step toward meaningful careers. #WFDMonth

This #LaborDay, we celebrate workers who strengthen our communities and economy. At Eckerd Connects, we're investing in the next generation through Job Corps, workforce development, and Children & family services that help people build skills, confidence and meaningful careers.

August brought milestones, achievements and inspiring success stories across Eckerd Connects. 💙 Our latest Impact Newsletter celebrates Job Corps graduates nationwide, shares a special message from President & CEO Michael D. Smith, and more. Read: brnw.ch/21x5m46

Every career begins with an opportunity. At Eckerd Connects, Workforce Development helps individuals gain the skills, industry-recognized credentials, and employer connections needed to succeed. #WorkforceDevelopment #BuildingCareers #EmpoweringPotential