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A group of people in graduation robes stand on the front steps of the IKRON building. Graduates are cheering, have arms extended, and look happy and celebratory.
Successful IKRON graduates celebrate

Going from "I Can" to "I Did!"

November 30, 2021  |  Giving Tuesday, Graduation, Job Development

When she first met her job developer, Dawn was no stranger to IKRON; she had participated in our Summer Youth and Career Exploration programs while she was in high school. Dawn struggled a bit in finding a job, because

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An IKRON participant hard at work in the kitchen
An IKRON participant hard at work in the kitchen

More Than Just Lunch

December 13, 2019  |  Job Development

No one is at their best when they are hungry. In our tristate region, one in seven people is food insecure. Many of our IKRON participants are among that number--unsure of where their next meal will come from. For many

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Angela Kenney at her new job. Photo courtesy of OOD.
Angela Kenney at her new job. Photo courtesy of OOD.

IKRON Featured in OOD Newsletter

October 28, 2019  |  Job Development

Congratulations to Job Coach Joey Oakwood and jobseeker Angela Kenney for being featured in this month's Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities newsletter. OOD says, IKRON’s Joey Oakwood provided job coaching to

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Still Moving Forward: Summer Youth Alum Finds Success

June 25, 2018  |  Job Development, Summer Youth

Previous Summer Youth participant Eli has continued to expand his work experience since he walked through IKRON’s doors last summer. Through the course of the 2017 Summer Youth program, Eli learned critical job

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