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A Double Success!
Nia Neal, an MPRF (Material Processor Requirements Facilitator) in Renton Wings, knows what it means to set your sights on a goal and keep going until you get there.

Nia was hired in April 2008 as a Factory Service worker. She soon became a Steward, and learned about the benefits of being a Union represented worker. Having attended some college while living in Atlanta, GA, she knew that she wanted to go back and finish her AA degree. Nia researched and learned about IAM/Boeing Joint Programs and the Education Assistance (EA) Program. Shortly after the work stoppage in 2008, Nia met with IAM/Boeing Joint Programs QTTP Career Advisor Brenda Ames. Brenda, along with other Career Advisors Mark Anderson and Laura Bell, made sure that Nia understood the EA program funding and reimbursement process, and helped her get enrolled into Pierce College in Tacoma, WA. Nia attended Pierce College and obtained her AA Degree in 2010. She plans to continue her education, and the next goal is to get her Bachelors' Degree through University of Phoenix. She wasn't satisfied yet, however. Nia made the decision that she wanted to get a new job and advance in The Boeing Company. By now, Nia was familiar with the IAM/Boeing Joint Programs Career Advisors, and once again made an appointment to talk about the Employee Requested Transfer (ERT) process. She learned about the Career Explorer, which lists the training that is required for a given job before an ERT can be filed. Together with Brenda Ames, Nia was able to determine what type of job would be the best fit for her, and what skills she already had that would apply towards required training for that job, commonly known as "green lights". Together, she and Brenda mapped out a training plan, and in summer of 2010 Nia successfully completed all the required training turning all her lights green. With Brenda's help, she filed an ERT. In August of 2010, Nia accepted a job offer as an MPRF in Renton Wings receiving and started in her new position in October.

Nia said that she likes her new job a lot. "My new job gives me so much more exposure to what the company is all about, and what might come next. I get to work with Employee Involvement Teams, do walkthroughs, and meet different people from all levels. I didn't have that opportunity in my Factory Service job." Nia stated that she would like to be a Steward again, now that she has more knowledge about the Contract and benefits. Congratulations to Nia for a double success!

For more information about IAM/Boeing Joint Programs, the EA Program, and the ERT process, please visit our website at http://iamboeing.web.boeing.com from your work PC or www.iam-boeing.com from home.

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