Career WayZ-USA

Career WayZ-USA Career WayZ-USA bridges the gap between education and employment through structured apprenticeships, strong employer partnerships, and student support.

Career WayZ is a nationally recognized workforce organization that helps employers and communities build employer-led youth and adult apprenticeship systems that deliver measurable hiring results. Founded by Cynthia Walker, MBA, a Registered Apprenticeship Specialist and workforce strategist, Career WayZ was created to solve a common challenge: many programs generate activity, but few lead to real

hires. Career WayZ was built differently from the start, with a results-first, employer-led approach that focuses on real workforce needs, trained apprenticeship specialists, and clear accountability. Programs are measured by outcomes like hires, retention, and completion, not participation alone. Today, Career WayZ operates at the intersection of industry, education, and public systems, coordinating partners and ensuring apprenticeship programs remain structured, compliant, and effective in practice. This commitment to clarity, coordination, and ex*****on is reflected in every offering, including pioneering the Youth Apprenticeship Accelerator and the Apprenticeship Specialist model, giving partners a proven system delivered by a capable team.

09/05/2026

We’re excited to share that MIMO - Made in Missouri was recently featured by Small Business Monthly!

In this interview, co-founders Maria Berra and Marianne Biangardi, MS, BFA sit down with Small Business Monthly to talk about how MIMO got started, what we’ve discovered while touring manufacturers across the state, and why connecting Missouri businesses matters.

From behind-the-scenes tours to networking, education and partnerships, we’re proud to continue building relationships that help Missouri manufacturers and businesses do more business together.
Special shout out to Career WayZ - USA

Thank you to Ron Ameln and Small Business Monthly for sharing our story!

Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gYAjVc5X

Here’s to the revolution we’re building.2025 was the year youth apprenticeship proved what’s possible when collaboration...
02/14/2026

Here’s to the revolution we’re building.

2025 was the year youth apprenticeship proved what’s possible when collaboration leads the way.

🔧 71 manufacturing apprentices (ages 16–18) launched into career pathways in St. Charles County
🤝 27 new apprentices signed + 3 graduates celebrated at Ft. Zumwalt Signing and Completion Day
🎓 10 Apprenticeship Specialists completed training
📈 18 more in training across Missouri and Illinois
📊 Career WayZ now supports over 60% of Missouri’s registered youth apprenticeships
🏫 Partnerships with all five public school districts in St. Charles County—and expansion into Duchesne High School and more in 2026
🏢 Employer network includes 11+ industry-leading manufacturers, backed by strong support from chambers, EDCs, and community partners

From classrooms to shop floors, we’re seeing transformation happen in real time. The secret? A shared vision—and relentless collaboration.

Let’s keep going. Let’s keep building.

Happy New Year from all of us at Career WayZ. 2026, we’re ready.

Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7415100431095484417
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