"My tip for success to all students in Ready to Work is 'face your fears.' I have faced many in the last two years, and I continue to face them every day. "

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"I have already learned many job skills that I will use in the future and continue to learn more every day."

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"The Ready To Work program helps give you self-esteem, friendships, and a feeling of self worth that will last a life time."

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"The RTW program is flexible and supportive concerning my class schedules and needs. This time next year I will be graduating as an RN. and hope to be an inspiration to all the other non-traditional students and single parents who need to know 'they can.'"

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"It has been a struggle, but I am going to make it. I feel the best rewards have been when current students see me in class, the lunchroom, or in the halls and tell me I have helped them gain insight into their future."

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"On my first day of school, I knew in my heart I would never complete the program of automotive technology. A lot has changed in my life since starting school, meeting Debby and becoming involved in the Ready-to-Work program. May 13 at 7:00 I walk the line with a college degree."

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"Anyone can accomplish anything that they want as long as they set their mind to it. All it takes is getting your priorities in check and a lot of hard work."

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Ms. Jodi Isham, a 25 year old mother of two began attending Somerset Community College in January 2001. Since her return to Somerset Community College Jodi has maintained a GPA sufficient to place her on the Deans List each and every semester.

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"I owe the Ready-to-Work program for the opportunity to continue my education and the opportunity to obtain work experience. There is no way that I could go to school full time and work off campus. They allow me to go to school full time, by placing me in a job on campus with offices that work around my class schedule. This is a great opportunity, and I would encourage any individual who is currently receiving K-TAP to take advantage of this program."

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"I am very proud to be a graduate of the class of 2002." Charles praises his RTW supervisor and the RTW work study for priceless experience. He says his RTW work study in the computer lab at our Highland Heights campus was just as valuable as the two years of classroom lecture and lab and that speaks volumes as he has the highest regard for his program and all of his instructors. Charles has been so impressed with the total experience that he thinks working at NKTC would be a dream come true.

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"I enrolled at Prestonsburg Community College but my future appeared narrow until I was informed of Ready-to-Work. When I first began to participate in the RTW work-study program, I was hesitant due to my lack of self-confidence and work experience." "Now, being a caseworker myself, I will have the opportunity to help motivate others due to my successful transition from college to work."

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David is a working on a dual degree, majoring in Secondary Education (math) and Business Administration. He currently has a 3.97 grade point average and is due to complete his Education degree in the spring of 2003 and his Business degree in the fall of 2003. David credits his success and accomplishments through college to the assistance that Roland Cornett and the Ready-to-Work Program have given him.

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"The program has helped me with my confidence and my self-esteem. I now know that I can do or be anything that I want to be. The program along with SECC has made it possible for me to gain an education and to provide for my son. It would have been very difficult to obtain these things and fulfill my dreams on my own."

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"Through the RTW program, I received the support and encouragement that I needed to succeed in college...and I did succeed."

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