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From Service to Leadership
Dave Folsom’s Career Transition Success After retiring from the Georgia National Guard, Dave Folsom spent several years exploring civilian employment opportunities that never quite met his expectations. Like many service members navigating the transition from military to civilian life, finding the right fit proved challenging—until he connected with Work for Warriors Georgia (W4WGA). “W4WGA made…
Building a Career in IT:
Ayomipo Ayeola’s Transition Success Story After transitioning from military service, Ayomipo Ayeola set his sights on building a solid foundation in the information technology field. Understanding that growth and experience are critical in IT, he focused on gaining knowledge that would support his long-term career goals. “My success story is building a foundation for the…
Building Momentum Through Mentorship:
Darius Trimble’s Career Journey Darius Trimble, a member of the Georgia National Guard (MOS 13B), is actively working toward building a stronger and more sustainable career path while continuing his military service. Like many Guardsmen, Darius sought better employment opportunities that aligned with his long-term goals and personal growth. “I’ve improved a lot in networking…
Success Story: Griffin Willis
Journey to Meaningful Employment Work for Warriors Georgia is proud to highlight the success of Griffin Willis, a dedicated member of the Georgia Air National Guard who recently transitioned into a civilian role as a Quality Control Specialist with SECO ECO Plastic. After returning home from a combat deployment, Griffin began searching for employment that…
From Setback to Success — Andrew Belmont’s Journey
Turning a Career Challenge into a New Opportunity When Andrew Belmont was laid off in late August, he faced the same uncertainty many service members experience when navigating civilian employment. But with persistence—and the right support network—Andrew turned that setback into a success story. Within just one month, Andrew landed a new role as an…
Feeling Supported Through the Job Search: Lawton Wilson Success Story
Navigating the job search process can be intimidating, especially for veterans transitioning into civilian careers. For one Work for Warriors Georgia (W4WGA) participant, having consistent support and guidance made all the difference. “From the very beginning, I felt encouraged and supported through every stage of the employment process.” With the help of their Employment Coordinator,…
A Journey of Purpose, Preparation, and Persistence: Tammie Daugherty
After experiencing a layoff, Tammie Daugherty chose to pause—not out of uncertainty, but out of intention. That time became an opportunity for self-healing and reflection, allowing space to reconnect with personal worth and realign mind, body, and spirit. This period of reset laid the foundation for what would become a focused and successful next chapter….
From Guiding Others to Finding Her Own Path – Congratulations to Arica Urena!
Work for Warriors Georgia is proud to spotlight Arica Urena, who is embarking on an exciting new chapter in her career as she joins Genuine Parts Company (GPC) as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator. A Career Built on Service and Support Arica’s journey has been rooted in helping others succeed. After transitioning out of the military…