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Real Story: Robert Tallie
After getting laid off, Robert decided to gain more skills within aviation. He's using TAA funds to pay for his training at WSU Tech. Hear his story, including how he thinks going back to school will set him up for long-term success in the aviation industry.
Real Story: Tracy Taylor
Tracy was laid off this year. Now, she's taking advantage of TAA funds to pay for her to go to school at WSU Tech to become a nurse. Hear her story, including why she decided to go into health care.
Real Story: Dalton McCune-Seiler
When Dalton's hours were cut from his restaurant job, he knew it was time to make a change and find stability. He always loved technology - so he enrolled in the IT Systems program at WSU Tech, with a focus in cybersecurity.
The “Get Trained. Get Paid.” campaign was developed to keep and support the Wichita region’s world-class workforce. This initiative connects local training and job opportunities to those who were affected by layoffs. Community partners collaborating on this campaign include the City of Wichita, Greater Wichita Partnership, Sedgwick County and Workforce Alliance.
