Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties has been operating the Skills Enhancement Program supported by the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association since 2006. During this time, individuals have successfully entered and completed training programs moving them from an average starting wage of $8.31/hr. ($11,375 annual) to $11.93/hr. ($22,201 annual). This $3.62/hr. ($10,826 annual) average earnings increase has made a significant improvement in the lives of those assisted through Skills Enhancement. In addition to the increase of hourly wage, individuals coming out of the program now have benefits and are working full time as opposed to part time.
Amy Treptow, participant of West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency Skills Enhancement Program, was announced the winner of the 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty Storyteller Contest, sponsored by the Half in Ten campaign and the Coalition on Human Needs. Amy met with her Congressman, Rep. Mark Pocan, when she won Our American Story's 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty Contest and then traveled to DC for a day of advocacy.
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