Client Spotlight: Mikeshia Manning

by Andrea Grabemeyer on July 7th, 2013

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This month we’re focusing on Mikeshia Manning, a bright young lady who had everything going for her until her company closed their doors and laid her off a couple years ago.

In July 2012, Mikeshia came to MicroTrain to get her PMP certification. With 10 years of experience in the banking industry, a degree in Business Administration and Management, and plenty of Project Management experience, Mikeshia had already laid the foundation for her success. 

After applying herself diligently and completing PMP, Business Analysis and Six Sigma courses at MicroTrain, Mikeshia earned her certifications. But she knew certifications alone wouldn't be enough to get her dream job. So, Mikeshia worked closely with her Career Services Manager, Elliott Esparza, to craft a winning resume, prepare for interviews and get her foot in the door with employers.

"After completing courses at Microtrain and achieving my PMP certification, Elliott assisted with my career search from beginning to end, helping me land a job at the Illinois Department of Housing as a Program Lead," Mikeshia said recently. "With his assistance, I was able to land a great opportunity. Thank you for everything."

Esparza, Mikeshia’s Career Services Manager, said her persistence, organization and ambition are the main sources of Mikeshia’s amazing success.

Congratulations to Mikeshia and to the Illinois Department of Housing for knowing a good thing when they see it!

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A Cisco Success Story

I attended a resume writing seminar & conducted mock phone interviews with a Microtrain career counselor. These two activities gave me a leg up on distinguishing myself from all the other people looking for work. Since the career counselor's at Microtrain had a track record of getting people hired, their insight and positive past experiences helped me tremendously in getting hired with a Cisco Voice Systems Integrator in the Chicago area. I was hired as a Cisco Voice Tech Engineer with a starting salary of $65,000 / year with a Cisco voice systems reseller located in the Chicagoland area. Microtrain was very instramental in making this a reality. From expediting my WIA grant, to providing excellent hands-on training from knowledgable instructors I was able to achieve becoming certified with my CCNP. Microtrain's career services was the final catalyst in connecting me with this company by communicating with them on my behalf and with me in setting up the interview. One week later and I was hired. No joke. Thanks Microtrain!

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