Climb’s single moms use advanced tools and technologies to change their families’ lives and contribute to Wyoming’s workforce. With its dashboard of buttons, levers, and hydraulics, the forklift is a machine that takes hours of technical training to master. At the latest Warehouse Inventory training in Casper, participants practiced lifting and moving large boxes […]
Last year was a big one for Climb graduate Marissa, culminating in the moment she stood on stage at the University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Marissa says that 10 years ago, she definitely wouldn’t have seen herself there. She was working at a fast food restaurant. When her kids got […]
“There was a lot of technical training packed into this program, but these moms are such hard workers. They weren’t afraid of physical labor and are so motivated to be independent and support their families on their own. Many had felt stuck in their wages before Climb and are now making $18-21 an hour. This […]
Valentine’s Day can be the perfect time to show a little extra love for whatever we consider special in our lives. But sometimes you don’t need a holiday to tell the world what’s close to your heart. For the past 10 years, Heidi has shared her passion for Climb Wyoming with anyone who will listen. […]
“This group had a 100% graduation rate, prioritized attendance and punctuality, even with one mom driving 1.5 hours every day to get here and another with 6 kids at home. They wanted to be successful and decided early on that they wanted (and needed) to do it together. “I wanted to be there for my […]
“Learning to operate a forklift is very intimidating at first, so this group overcame a lot of fears during the training. Climb really pushed them to do things they hadn’t done before and didn’t think they could ever do. “Climb helped me shape goals that I didn’t know I had and gave me skills I […]
“There were certain words we heard again and again from moms at the end of this program, especially strong, independent and empowered. They learned that they really do have choices in life and can take back control over their futures. “I am becoming a strong-willed, independent mother and person: the best version of myself!” — […]
“This was a brave group of women who weren’t afraid to look deeply into what might be making success more difficult for them and talk openly about it with each other. They kept working together as a group, pushing themselves, until the very last day. At Climb, we create the group structure very intentionally as […]
“The first word that comes to mind for these women is resilience. With an average wage of $13/hour and paid benefits, they can now successfully support their families and have an opportunity for career growth in the nursing field. They all bring a diverse set of skills to their employers and a common passion for […]
“Before Climb, these women were making tough choices in life: whether to put gas in their cars or have money for rent, buy groceries or have heat in the middle of winter. This meant a lot of stress and chaos in their lives. Even with these challenges, they didn’t give up and were so committed […]
