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Brooke pursues her career goals with help from Leading CareerForce Partner and federal grant program
13 Feb 2026
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Brooke is an 18-year-old high school student in southwest Minnesota with lots of ambition and a strong desire to become a welder.
Unfortunately, she’s run into barriers in the past to successfully completing her education and finding stable employment due to a disability.
Now, thanks to Brooke’s drive and determination – and support from Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council (SWMNPIC) employment and disability resources – Brooke has successfully completed a welding certificate program that aligns with her long-term career goals and she's working at a parttime job while she finishes high school.
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