YES Welcomes Second Group of Participants

YES (Your Efforts, Supported) is a Carilion-funded program that paves a path for participants to learn, earn additional certifications and further their education to meet career goals—all while helping us fill important positions within our health system.

Our current participants in the program receive current Carilion wages and benefits while training and going to school full-time. We want to celebrate our second group of participants! To apply to the program for next year, the application will be announced on Inside Carilion. 

A reception and orientation was held this summer to welcome the participants, who are beginning their next chapter through YES. Check out pictures from the event and what participants and program organizers had to say.

"Being a single mom, I want to be a good role model and show my daughter if you put your mind to your dreams and goals you can get there. I just never give up."

Laura Foretich, CNRV Clinical Assistant

"The YES Program is perfect timing with the recent diagnosis of my son with Type 1 diabetes. The program will help him with childcare and that's amazing."

Jasmine Ware, Environmental Services

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"It's hard to be a single mom and the reason I want to do this is because my kids look up to me. This shows them no matter what you put your mind to you can meet your goals."

Maxine Webb, CFM – Roanoke Salem, is working to become a RN.

"We’ve just taken the obstacles away for you. The program is unique. We are invested in you. We’re committed to your success. It’s up to you to take the baton. Welcome. It’s a journey and you’re not alone. We look forward to all of your success."

Paul Hudgins, senior vice president, Human Resources
 

"Tonight is a time of celebration. This program is our commitment to ensuring that nurses receive the financial support they deserve, so they can focus on what they do best– providing exceptional care to patients."

NL Bishop, former chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer
 

"You should be proud. The application review was extensive. We’ll be with you on your entire journey through YES. And the journey is going to be wonderful."

Tara Wiedeman, senior director of Education and Organizational Development