Beating the Odds in Wilkin County

28 Oct 2013

An client on MFIP is working her way off the system with the help of RMCEP job counselors. Ashely Kiser is a single working mother of four who grew up on welfare assistance. Although Kiser was born and lives with a brain tumor and suffers from a number of other serious health issues, she had no interest in applying for disability insurance. As part of MFIP, this strong-willed woman is getting help from RMCEP, which contracts employment and training services with Wilkin County.

In the past year, she has obtained her GED and her CNA certificate. She is currently employed in a nursing home and is truly a success story. To see the full article in the Wahpeton Daily News, click on this link: http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/news/article_3684d8fe-3909-11e3-9062-001a4bcf887a.html

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