Success Stories

Weslee Bagley is a 17-year-old In-School Youth Work Experience student. During her tenure in the program, she spent her time acquiring office skills in the main office of her school. Weslee displayed great leadership skills by submitting all requested information in a timely manner and ensuring that others submitted information in a timely manner as well. She also assisted in our Annual Spring Career Fair with set-up, performing intake, and escorting groups of youth to vendor’s tables. Weslee Bagley has a 3.6 GPA, is in the 4-H, Beta Club, and is also a member of Talent Search. Weslee feels like she has developed strengths while working with the In School youth work experience program such as her improved communication skills, the usage of office equipment, and her interpersonal skills. Wesley desires to carry these skills into her future endeavors. After High School, Wesley plans on attending Louisiana State University where she would like to earn her Doctorate Degree in Dentistry. She plans on becoming a dental assistant to gain some experience while in school.We at Geaux are very proud of Weslee and we’re honored that she was a part of our work experience program. We know Weslee’s future is bright.

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Jamya Williams participated in the In-School Youth Work Experience program through Geaux Jobs. She worked at Donaldsonville High School as an office assistant and while working she maintained a 3.0 GPA.Jamya received multiple awards such as a full-ride scholarship and to study abroad as a student with DEAN College in Franklin Massachusetts and Pell Grant. Jamya wants to pursue her bachelor’s degree at DEAN College studying Arts & Entertainment Management. She spent her senior year as a Cheerleader cheering for the DHS Tigers. She was voted by her peers “Most School Spirited", “Most Likely to Never Return to Louisiana Girl”, and “Friendliest Girl.”  Jamya says, “My plans after graduation are going to college and starting my own business to give back to my community and making a difference in the world so the world can remember me for a good reason.”Jamya mentioned she was appreciative of the WIOA In School Youth Work Experience program, and she hopes the next In School Work Experience Students can learn just as much as she did.

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Maya Holmes is a Work Experience Student in Washington Parish and student at Bogalusa High School.  She is a member of the Bogalusa Big Bad Marching Band.  As a member of the Bogalusa Big Bad Marching Band, Maya had the chance to march in several parades and events. Maya plans to enroll in Grambling State University where she will be a part of the Marching Band.  Maya has been awarded a scholarship to attend Grambling State University due to her efforts. She was awarded a $500 scholarship from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Tau Iota Omega Chapter. Maya is an amazing member of our work experience program, and we at Geaux Jobs Washington Parish are thrilled to have her. We are confident her future will be bright because of her diligence, devotion, and pursuit of excellence! 

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Jaylin Zeno has been a Work Experience participant at Livonia High School for the 2023-2024 school year.  She was selected as Livonia High School's Student of the Year 2023-2024 and graduated on the Principal's List as a 4.0 Scholar.  Jaylin received her FEMA certification and completed Financial Literacy training through Pelican State Credit Union, an Academic Letter Jacket, the American Legion's certificate and medal of distinguished achievement for courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship, and service and was the Outstanding English Student.  Her extracurricular activities included volleyball, Beta Club, FCA, and Southern University Talent Search.  Jaylin will attend Louisiana State University in the fall. Jaylin was awarded the following Scholarships: 

Xavier University-$10,000.00 

Pointe Coupee Trailblazer Scholarship-$2,000.00 

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Gamma Alpha Gamma Zeta  Chapter-$500.00 

As an In-School Youth, Jaylin gained skills that can help her in the future and prepare her for jobs in the real world.  She feels that she wouldn't have had this opportunity without Geaux Jobs. 

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