Stories of Us

Brooklyn Andrews

“When I first found out about the YouthWorks program I was very excited to learn about how to promote an organization and events. During the initial program training I learned about morals and responsibilities such as maintaining a positive mindset and helping others succeed. I think that it's important to display these in our everyday lives.”

Kim Estes

“At my age in 2018, I was stuck at a “dead-end” job that I had worked at for 13 years. I was in a rut and couldn’t picture myself going back to school to learn a new trade or skill. My self-esteem had been tanked due to a bad relationship and I was beat down and tired. Project Iowa helped with the rewriting of my resume and more importantly my self-esteem was patched.”

LANNY FRANSISCA LIE

“Project Iowa matters because it does not only give people the “fish” but also the “fishing pole for fishing”. It gives people not only the way and skills to get a job but also a foundation to be able to survive the madness from job world.”

Selma

Lisa Knopf

Rachel Gai

“My experience with Project Iowa was inspiring. I enjoyed all the classes and connecting with other likeminded individuals. Each class taught me something new about myself & and showed me how I can change my life. My mindset changed drastically because I had the knowledge of the Power of Thought. I am now able to identify my feelings and find ways to cope with them. In addition, I can identify my transferable skills and find ways to make myself a considerable prospect for employers. I recommend Project Iowa to people trying to find themselves.”