Spring 2025

Pictured Above: Graduates from Climb’s recent program in Laramie are in job placements with Premier Bone and Joint, Hospice of Laramie, Laramie County School District, Laramie GM Auto Center, and Made4U Foods.

FEATURED TRAINING:
Intro to Medical Careers
FAMILIES SERVED:
6 moms
9 children

Pictured Above: Jazzmine and Jessica practice their phlebotomy skills during training. Moms in this program have interests in advancing their medical training, with one pursuing EMT training and another a career in sonography.

“Hospice of Laramie always feels like a winner when approached to hire Climb graduates. The heart of Climb resonates into every discussion we have, and it’s a process that thoughtfully creates a great match.”

-Laurie Heath, Hospice of Laramie Clinical Director

Meeting Laramie’s Medical Industry Needs

Job skills training at Laramie County Community College included the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) curriculum, which covers medical ethics, HIPAA, medical terminology, patient scheduling, and more. In addition, moms received a phlebotomy certification.

Pictured Above: Patricia, shown here on mock interview day, now rooms patients and takes vital signs at Premier Bone and Joint Center.

Mock Interviews with Local Business Leaders

“I was impressed by how driven each Climb participant was to be a better version of themselves,” says Doug Faus, CEO of Ivinson Memorial Hospital and a mock interviewer for the training. “They were poised, confident, and able to articulate how their past experiences in life could benefit a new career opportunity.” Representatives from the Albany County School District and the University of Wyoming’s HR department also joined to provide feedback that helps moms prepare for job interviews.

Connections to Community Resources

Climb’s Laramie team worked closely with the women in this program to access community resources in Laramie. These connections included support transitioning from local shelters to independent housing and, for two moms, help accessing local educational resources for children with autism.

Introducing New Climb Wyoming Board Member

Dona Playton is a professor at the University of Wyoming College of Law and has contributed extensively to the state’s family law practices.

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