2010 Annual Report

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Success Stories “Falling down is not what makes you a bad person; it’s what you do to get up that makes you a success. You have to have the appetite to succeed; the hunger to live a second opportunity. I started at nothing and it was because of the program I was able to come up.”

“I choose to come to Workforce to get my GED because I refused to fail at life and many times I did not think I would get my GED because let’s face it - math is hard. I am happy to say that I can now be a better example to my daughter and most of all, myself.” Diana Cordova Tech Prep Graduate

Kenneth Anderson Project RIO Participant, Licensed Barber

“We got such quality people that we were able to offer opportunities that I didn’t think we would even be able to offer and that’s a big deal.” Judy Wendt President Laser Tech

“It’s pretty awesome. I knew nothing about paint when I came here. I painted like one room when I was ten.” (Now the Army Veteran and new Alpine resident knows how to mix paint and assist customers with their color selection – something he is now doing on a permanent basis.) Andrew Cameron Lee Alpine Summer Youth Participant

“We’re very thankful that we have this opportunity to increase our quality of care. It’s not only about watching the kids; it’s about developing productive adults.” Maggie Viramontes Owner Fantasy Daycare Inc.


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