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Cherie credits Leading CareerForce Partner with helping her find new employment after long time out of the workforce
17 Aug 2026
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Finding employment after a long time out of the workforce can be a major challenge, even if a person has work experience and educational credentials.
Cherie came to Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program (RMCEP) after being out of work for four years. Cherie held an Associate of Arts degree and while motivated to return to work, she knew she wanted to move in a new career direction that better aligned with her education, interests, and long-term goal of securing full-time employment that would allow her to retire when she got older.
Despite her experience and education, she experienced some difficulty finding suitable employment. Cherie was determined to find work that felt meaningful and sustainable but needed support navigating the job search process and overcoming the barriers that had kept her from finding employment.
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