A North Vernon was recognized this week for her efforts in self-improvement.

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development and its WorkOne Career Centers hosted their biennial WorkOne Achievement Awards on Tuesday at the Statehouse. The ceremony recognized the success of Hoosier employees and employers who have received services through WorkOne. Priscilla Jackson received an individual award for “overcoming several employment barriers and personal challenges, and for pursuing a better life for herself.” Jackson was nominated for the award by her local WorkOne center.

Officials say that Jackson’s nomination came about after she enrolled in the WIOA youth program as a 23-year-old single mother of two boys. Her case manager set up a six-week work experience with a local daycare provider. After completing the work experience, Jackson was hired on full-time, and is currently employed there. WorkOne staff say that Jackson is currently in the process of buying a house, with the hope that she will be able to open an in-home daycare next year.