Casper CLIMB Office
Casper Office
900 Werner Court, Suite 100 | Casper, WY 82601
Phone (307) 237-2855 • Email casper@climbwyoming.org
CLIMB Wyoming’s Casper program was established in 2004, featuring such trainings as welding, short-haul truck driving, office careers, and healthcare careers. In 2011, the site expanded to add an additional team to the program, giving the Casper program an opportunity to more than double the number of moms served in the community.
Outcomes
- To date, 231 families have been served through the Casper program.
- The program has an 89% graduation rate.
- 43% of participants are employed in low-wage jobs prior to joining CLIMB; 74% are employed in higher paying jobs two years after program completion.
- Before joining CLIMB, participants’ average monthly wage income is $1,120.79, after completing CLIMB these women earn an average of $2,550.37.
Upcoming Events
- INFORMATION MEETING
- May 21 | 6:00–8:00pm | Casper’s CLIMB Wyoming Office
- GRADUATE LUNCHEON
- Tuesday, May 22 | If you are a graduate of CLIMB Wyoming, contact us for details about this event!
- COMMENCEMENT
- July 11, 2012 | Congratulations Graduates
Casper Staff Members
Lesha Thorvaldson | Program Director
Being a Casper native, Lesha feels very committed and connected to the community. Lesha found her way to CLIMB Wyoming after a career in sales; in 2008, she started as CLIMB’s Business Liaison in Casper and has since been promoted into the Program Director position. Lesha has a passion for …
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Leah Janssen-Governanti | Program Director
Leah is excited to be the new Program Director with the Casper team. Leah graduated from Miami University in Ohio with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Gerontology, as well as a master’s degree in Gerontological Studies. She has a background working in research, mental health services and non-profit organizations. …
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Jennifer Duncan | Program Assistant
Jennifer has been with the organization since February 2011. A native of Casper, Jennifer has had the opportunity to live in many different parts of the country but has chosen to return home to Wyoming. She has an extensive background in administrative and executive level support, policy development and implementation …
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Rosemary Bartle | Mental Health Provider
Rosemary is a Wyoming transplant and has thrived in Wyoming for nearly 20 years. She joined CLIMB Wyoming as the expansion team’s Mental Health Provider in October 2011. Rosemary has been a corporate trainer and customer supervisor. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked extensively in the field …
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Aleece Gutierrez | Mental Health Provider
Aleece joined CLIMB in January as one of Casper’s mental health providers. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Masters Social Worker and a recent transplant from Michigan. Aleece has extensive experience in the field of substance abuse and mental illness and participated in addiction research at Wayne State …
Full Biography »Recent Casper Employer Partners
- A.I.M. Corp.
- All About Family, Inc.
- Anderson Seismograph Bit Service
- Casper Vision Center
- CK Mechanical, Inc.
- Community Health Center of Central Wyoming
- Dan Christensen, New York Life
- Deer Creek Dental, PC
- First Street Vision
- High Country Fabrication
- Life Care Center of Casper
- National Vision Associates
- North Platte Physical Therapy
- Pepper Tank and Contracting Company
- Popish Veterinary Clinic
- Poplar Living Center
- Self Help Center
- Spidle Turbeco
- TCM Welding Services, LLC
- True Cos.
- Wind City Physical Therapy
- Wyoming Medical Center
- XL Hardbanding & Fabrication Inc.