Longtime monthly donor Greg Dyekman says it all comes down to one word: TRUST. “Climb Wyoming is one of the few organizations that I support where it is automatic each month. For me, trust is very important for monthly giving. Contributing to Climb is one thing I’ve never questioned and represents a long-term commitment, one […]
Aaron Hone, Halliburton Field Service Quality Coordinator, was looking to diversify his workforce at the company’s cement operations in Evansville, Wyoming. He says hiring two recent Climb Wyoming graduates brought different perspectives to his job site, and that’s a win for business and families alike. A PARTNERSHIP, AN OPPORTUNITY Hiring more women into our organization […]
Every day, Climb staff advocate for moms to get the help they need to be ready for work. Felicia, who lives in Gillette, knew she wanted to become an electrician for years before graduating from Climb. At the start of her Climb training last year, Felicia expected to learn technical skills—but she was surprised when […]
“These moms made remarkable strides! Some had never done a resume or had a formal job interview before Climb and were consistently turned down for not having the right experience. By the end of the training, they were able to walk with confidence into very professional office settings and get offered jobs that really fit […]
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 […]
