California Workforce Success Stories - Workforce Investment Works

Meet Jamie
Youth with no work experience gets a change at employment through the WIA youth program and a work experience placement.
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Meet James
WIA funds assist James with obtaining certification as a mortgage loan originator so he can get back to work.
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Meet Leela
Leela is now on a promising medical field career path thanks to new found confidence and a Career Youth Program.
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Meet Tim
A lay off forced this former educator to rethink his opportunities and receive training for a new career.
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Meet Paul
Lacking the financial resources for training, Paul receives a grant to pursue a career in Water Treatment Operations.
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Meet Luis
Wanting a better life for himself, Luis enrolls in a program to develop his job skills, lands a good job and a great start to his career.
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Reverse Control Inc
Seeking to consolidate all operations in CA, Reverse Control Inc and Workforce Investment Board team up to grow sales with an eye to hiring locally in the near future.
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Meet Fernando
Despite tough challenges, Fernando becomes a Certified Nursing Assistant and is on his way to a promising career in healthcare.
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Hi-Desert Medical Center
Regional healthcare employer uses On the Job Training funds to hire/train new employees, saving itself over $25K.
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Meet Patton Sales Corporation
Once on the brink of laying off employees, now this manufacturer is growing his business thanks to an on the job training program.
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The Corporate Advocate
Local business enters a new market and relies on WIB's support to help hire and train its new employees.
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Meet John
WIB funding helps John obtain an IT certification that qualifies him for immediate employment.
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Meet Mireya
As a pink-slipped teacher, Mireya enters a WIB/Community College collaborative program to receive single-subject certification as a science teacher.
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Meet Ana
WIB assists Ana with interview skills, resume, and work experience, and provides support to obtain her high school diploma.
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MedRevenu, Inc.
On the Job Training helps company offset the cost of hiring and training new employees, allowing it to grow more quickly.
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Meet Kasey
WIB assists a struggling young mother to pursue a career in culinary arts.
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C-PACK Industries
Partnering with The Workforce Investment Board saved C-PAK Industries with their hiring costs.
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Meet Donna
Now happy in a fulfilling position with the help of an On the Job training program.
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Meet Gerardo
Was able to change his life tremendously through a WIA program and now is a proud father, husband and employee.
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Meet Thomas
Skills-based training as a wastewater treatment specialist helps Thomas enter a new career path.
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Meet Jamison
Specialized training helps Jamison obtain certification and land employment in the green jobs industry.
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Meet Shannon
Financial assistance to complete training as a CNA helps Shannon prepare for a career in the healthcare field.
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Meet Albert
A senior worker retrains in solar technology and lands a job right away.
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Meet Steve
After medical retirement from the police force, Steve needs to supplement his income and, with help from the ERC, finds the perfect fit.
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Meet Adela
After a few years of not working, Adela receives support and skills training to help enhance her employability.
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Meet Tim
Assistance from WIA to obtain specific skills training and certification in a related field helps Tim find a new career.
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Meet Susan
When her husband is laid off, Susan gets on the fast track to entering the health care field with assistance from the WIB.
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Meet Jose
Once considered an at risk youth, Jose becomes a model student and earning his Associates Degree in Auto Technology.
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Northwest Pipe
Teaming up with the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board Program enabled Northwest Pipe to improve employee productivity and grow their business.
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Meet Laura
Laura credits the The WIA Program for facilitating an important transition in her life that led to a career she may have otherwise overlooked.
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Meet Hermano
Diligent work to improve his skills and test taking techniques helps Hermano pass required exams and become a paramedic.
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Meet Justin
The Water Distribution Training program enabled Justin to earn an overseas contract and work with the Peace Corps.
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Woodmack Products, Inc.
Training provider prescreens candidates for open positions, and business uses On the Job Training funds to train new employees.
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Meet Carmonita
After a tough layoff, NEG assistance helps Carmonita cover housing expenses while she lands a new job.
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Meet Jose
NEG funds assist Jose with housing expenses while he finds a new job.
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E3 NorCal
Clean Energy Training grants help a business find qualified employees for hard-to-fill positions through a well-designed partnership.
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Meet Tawana
On-the-Job training helps a new California resident find a job she loves
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Meet Dave
A mature worker acquires specialized training and upgrades his skills to increase his employability.
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Advanced Call Center Technologies (ACT)
Employer partners with Sacramento Works to staff a call center, resulting in 250 hires, On the Job training funds, and jobs for 50 CalWorks recipients.
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Meet Erin
A training and apprenticeship program puts this former unemployed mother on a path to a new career as an electrician.
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Meet Sarah
Recent graduate hones her interview skills and lands the job she wants.
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Meet Erik
Youth program helps Erik gain work experience, prepare for the GED and land a job.
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Meet Bayar-Undral
Youth from Mongolia receives assistance to obtain work experience through the youth program.
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Meet Timothy
Despite health issues, this foster youth finds a job through summer on-the-job training program.
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Meet Sarah
Tuition assistance for a pharmacy technician program helped this single mother find a good job and get off of welfare.
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Meet Robin
After careful research, Robin starts a training program in baking and pastry with help from the WIB.
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Meet Atilana
With a family to support, Atilana overcomes many obstacles and obtains the training needed for a new job.She is on her way to a new career in Insurance.
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Unemployed vet receives skills training for a new career.
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Meet Andrea
After long-term unemployment, the Gardena One-Stop helps Andrea regroup, revise her resume, renew her job search, and land a job.
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Meet Elisha
Elisha's long term unemployment finally ends when she obtains help with her resume and interview skills from the South Bay WIB.
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Meet Keith
Parole to Payroll program helps ex-offender communicate with employers and prove himself in his first job after prison.
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Meet Christina
Job seeker obtains resume and interviewing skills and lands a job for which she'd previously been turned down.
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Meet Rebecca
On-the-Job training helps a worker with transferable skills get her foot in the door to employment.
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Meet Lyle
Out-of-work quality assurance manager gets WIA assistance for "LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt" training and gets a new job as a supply chain manager.
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Meet Randy
After a layoff, Randy changes careers and trains as a surgical technician, landing a new job immediately after completing training.
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Meet Elizabeth
Youth program helps Elizabeth earn her GED, find an employment path, and obtain training in phlebotomy.
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ANT Furnace
Oxnard, CA business connects with Job Center to help find and train employees for its open positions.
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Granada Corporation
Mexico-based corporation hires US-based employees with assistance from Oxnard Job Center business services.
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Meet Raul
Youth Empowerment Program helps young father obtain a GED, and Transitional Employment provides a foot in the door to a part time job.
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Meet Nikolas
Youth Empowerment Program helps Niko turn away from bad influences, complete his GED and make plans to attend college.
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Meet Arthur
Assistance from WorkNet helps Arthur cover books, transportation, and uniform expenses so he can finish his training as a radiology technician.
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Meet Summer
WIA training funds help Summer meet her goal of working as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
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Meet Mitch
WIA training funds help Mitch obtain a Class A truck driver's license, which is his key to getting back into full time work.
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Meet Moses
Youth is given a chance by a local employer, puts his past behind him, and puts a new office assisting certificate to work.
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Meet Gregg
Former construction worker accesses center workshops on resume development and basic computer skills to get back to work.
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Meet Matthew
Recent graduate with limited work experience obtains assistance with interviewing skills and resume development and finds part time work.
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Meet David
Assistance with improving his resume and job search skills helps David find new employment after a layoff.
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Meet Brenda
After a layoff, Brenda qualifies for WIA training funds to start a new career.
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Meet Dennis
Dislocated worker obtains occupational skills training that helps him find a new job.
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DuctTesters
Energy consulting firm partners with SETA to hire and train a new employee using On the Job Training funds.
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Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Relocated business struggles to comply with CA employment laws until WIB-sponsored hotline provides education and answers.
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Meet Michael
Access to a computer and workshops to learn basic skills help Michael apply for jobs online and via email, leading to new employment.
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Sharpe Interior Systems
Local construction contractor receives OJT and apprenticeship funds that help them hire 15 economically disadvantaged workers into open jobs.
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Poma Distribution
OJT contract and assistance with recruiting help local employer hire new salesperson and increase sales.
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Meet Yanet
A young woman and her family are assisted by the SBWIB and the City of Hawthorne in finding stable housing and a paid internship.
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Meet Demetrius
Inglewood Career Center connects Demetrius with a job opportunity that fits his skills and personality, ending his long term unemployment.
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Meet Claudia
Temporary Assistance through the TSE program provides support and paid work experience to help Claudia land a new job.
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Meet Leslie
Skills assessment and assistance with a short-term training program helps Leslie transition into a job as a paralegal.
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Meet Michael
Assistance with career exploration and funding for training help Michael start a new career as a pharmacy technician.
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Meet Paul
On the Job Training program helps match Paul's skills with an employer seeking to hire and train him.
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Meet Mynor
After long-term unemployment, technical training helps increase Mynor's marketability so he can get back to work.
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Meet Chris
Hands-on training helped him reach his goal of entering an architecture program.
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Meet Jeff
Found the perfect solution for reviewing his company's existing spreadsheets and inventory systems to create a streamlined and efficient process.
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Meet Irvin
WIA program bridged the financial gap by assisting with costs associated with his educational goal.
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Meet Suzie
Successfully graduated to become an LVN and secured her employment.
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Meet Alma
Wanting to stay at her job, she was in need of training to become certified and found help through a local WIB.
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Meet Brian
Unemployed since 2010 and seeking tech training.
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Meet Tyresha
She found help and direction after her father passing.
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Meet Eder
Looking for resources and services that would help him train candidates to grow his business.
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Meet Paul
Paul is able to meet with a prospective employer and set up an interview through a local job fair.
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Cerenizia Foods, Inc.
Business Efficiency Consulting Program helps local distributor realize cost savings and avoid laying off staff.
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J&R Fleet Services
It's a win-win situation when OJT funds help six people on assistance train into new jobs at a family-owned repair business.
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Solutions for Ross Stores
A new retail store finds trained, ready-to-work employees when it selects the San Bernardino WIB to provide recruitment services.
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Meet Teresa
A young mother receives tuition assistance to finish her studies in medical assisting and then finds a job in her field.
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San Diego CONNECTS
A young man becomes employed and makes plans to attend college through funding from a gang prevention program and its workforce partners
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Meet Arthur
A parolee rebuilds his life, continues his education, and sets new goals with help from his local youth program.
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Committed to Change
A former youth offender accepts an opportunity and turns his life around.
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Green Job, New Chances
The Summer Youth Employment program and the Green Job Corps program help a determined young man create a promising future
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Overcoming Barriers
The Summer Youth Employment program and technical training help a young man create a positive future.
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Meet Lisa
After a layoff, Lisa changes career paths into the high-demand world of nursing.
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Burlington Coat Factory
San Bernardino County WIB helps company screen applicants, identify candidates and train workers for its distribution center.
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Meet Margarita
Laid-off single mother upgrades skills and receives job search coaching that results in a new management-level accounting role
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Meet Sal
From being laid-off to being hired as a full-time contract analyst with San Bernardino County.
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PBY Plastics, Inc.
LEAN Manufacturing Program helps retain eight positions and hire addition employees.
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Meet Dwayne
Hopeless youth earns GED and enrolls in College courses with help from WIA Youth Program.
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Business Collaboration Retains Jobs
Bishamon Industries Corporation Retains Ten Jobs and is Ready to take on Competition.
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Meet Roger
His brother told him about the WIA Youth Program at the PAL Center in San Bernardino, CA, Venegas applied and was accepted.
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Meet Eric
Through special grants such as the Desert Green Veterans Training Grant, employers like Frazier can hire men and women returning to civilian life and offset the costs of their training.
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Meet Eric
His best friend told him there was a place where he could find the support and resources necessary to put his life back together in the WIA Youth Program at the PAL Center in San Bernardino, CA.
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Meet Evelyn
WIA Youth program helps Evelyn get a job and a scholarship through CWA's Annual Youth Conference.
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Meet Breanne
A bright young woman receives the support and encouragement she needs to overcome an unstable home life and attend college.
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Meet Rudy
Youth program helps young man gain work experience and explore career options.
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Meet Nelson
Technical training grant helps veteran earn metalworking certifications and find a new career path.
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Padgett's Cleaning & Restoration
One-Stop Center helps small business find qualified candidates and fills four jobs with previously unemployed workers using OJT funding.
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Meet Lennie
Former construction worker enrolls in training for heavy equipment operation and gets back on the path to employment.
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Meet Jose Luis
Former at-risk youth receives support and mentoring he needs to obtain his GED, find a job and create a positive future.
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Meet Jorge
Assistance with creating a resume and improving his computer skills helps Jorge land a job.
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Driving the Bus
A targeted training program helps the unemployed prepare for jobs as Bus Operators with Metro.
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Meet Delores
Assistance from WorkNet in Merced helps Delores upgrade her educational and job skills and land a new position.
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Meet Oksana
Oksana meets her goal of a career in accounting with assistance from the SELACO WIB.
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Meet Suleyma
A young woman in financial crisis after her parents leave the country is assisted through the San Bernardino WIB's Youth Program.
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Meet Corey
A former construction worker's desire to help others is realized when he receives training as a drug & alcohol counselor and begins working as an advocate.
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UPS San Jose
NOVA Works provides applicant screening services and interview space for the owner of several local UPS stores.
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Renoir Staffing
NOVA Works serves as a source of qualified applicants for company's niche real estate-related job openings.
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Manpower Staffing
NOVA Works partners with Manpower Staffing to help the employer fill open jobs and provide applicants with resume services.
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Meet Maria Elena
Workshops and job search assistance from SELACO WIB help a clerical worker find new employment.
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Meet Linda
After two years of unemployment, managerial training and career coaching help Linda land a new job.
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Meet Patty
A laid-off administrative assistant re-trains as a medical billing specialist and finds new employment.
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Meet Maria
SELACO WIB's STEPS program helps Maria prepare for her job search and find employment in her field.
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Meet Barbara
After a layoff, workshops and assistance from the SELACO WIB give Barbara the boost she needs to find new employment.
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Meet Mr. King
After training as a diesel mechanic, the STEP program helps an unemployed worker find a job in his new field.
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Apex Bulk Commodities
Transportation company uses STEP and OJT resources to provide employment for 15 workers so that its business can grow.
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Meet Jesus
After a year on public assistance, the STEP program helps Jesus train on the job in a new position he enjoys.
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Metroll
Company receives help from local EDC and WIB to find site for new location in Fontana and identify candidates for open jobs.
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A Letter from Robert
Job Link customer shares how job search services and the support he received prepared him to search for and find employment.
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Meet Isashei
Teenage mother receives encouragement and support to enroll in GED classes, find a job, and learn skills for her future.
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Meet Abel
Former manufacturing worker obtains training as a Class B Commercial Driver and lands a new career behind the wheel.
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Meet Sam*
A former contractor uses On the Job Training funds to reinvent himself as a guitar-maker at a specialty manufacturing company.
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Meet Edie*
When her manufacturing job ends, Edie enters training to become a Surgical Technician with the help of Trade Adjustment funding.
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Roadtrip Nation
Riverside County WIB provides youth the opportunity to explore careers by producing their own video interviews of local workers.
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Meet Robert
Funding to obtain certification in human resources helps Robert land a new job after nearly two years of unemployment.
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Meet Troy
Support and services from the New Start Program helps former inmate find housing, employment, and independence.
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Meet Peter
Senior worker finds his niche helping other seniors learn to use technology through the Generations Online program.
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Meet Danielle
Family tragedy does not stop Danielle from finishing high school and earning a scholarship for college.
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Meet Ashley
Local businesses and WIB partnerships help Ashley find a job and a solution to her transportation challenges.
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Meet Ara
ARRA-Funded LA Fellows program helps Ara find work by combining professional development and volunteerism as a path to employment.
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Meet Jose
A former production manager receives formal training as a diesel mechanic, begins a new career, and sets new goals to help others.
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Meet Alfred
At 89, Alfred finds a job that also helps him contribute to his community.
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Meet Denise
After a long period of unemployment, job search services and training through SELACO WIB help Denise find work.
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Meet Yessica
Yessica is grateful for WIA funds that helped her train as a nursing assistant and find employment to support her children.
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Meet Isabel
After a layoff, job search and resume assistance from SELACO WIB help Isabel land a new job and return to the workforce.
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Meet Augustine
Assistance with funds for training as a machinist help Augustine create a career path and find stable employment.
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Meet Jose
WIA funds for training as a commercial driver help Jose earn nearly 85% more per hour in his new job.
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Meet Joanne
Job search workshops from the SELACO WIB Cerritos Job Center teach the importance of networking and help Joanne find a job.
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Meet Crystal
Youth receives assistance from Community Youth Corps & CalGRIP to obtain her GED and pursue training as a medical assistant.
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Meet Ariell
CalGRIP funding and the Community Youth Corps help Ariell obtain certification as a medical assistant.
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Meet Linda
An at-risk youth receives CalGRIP grant funding to train as a pharmacy technician.
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Meet Esperanza
Community Youth Corps and a CalGRIP grant help Esperanza train as a medical assistant and gain stability in her life.
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Meet David
After a layoff, resume assistance and WIA funds to train as a biomedical technician help David return to work.
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Meet Celeste
The declining real estate market pushes Celeste towards a career a nursing, and WIA assistance helps her reach her goal.
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Meet James
With assistance from the SELACO WIB, a college graduate develops his resume and enters the banking industry.
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Meet Yvette
Services from SELACO WIB help Yvette create a plan for obtaining her GED and training into a new career.
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Meet Frank
The SELACO WIB helps Frank revise his resume and teaches him the techniques he needs to land a new job through networking.
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Meet Juan
A parolee receives WIA assistance to become a contributing, self-sustaining member of the workforce.
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Meet Franjoli
After 3 layoffs from positions in the faltering retail industry, Franjoli uses job search tools from SELACO WIB to find employment.
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Meet Michael
The Southeast LA County WIB helps Michael achieve his dream of firefighting by helping him into training as a paramedic.
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Meet Maria
Assistance from SELACO WIB helps Maria reach her goal of obtaining an administrative position.
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Meet Ako
Resume and job search assistance from SELACO WIB helps Ako find employment.
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Patton Sales Corporation
On the Job Training funds help a local employer expand his business and hire eight job seekers.
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Meet Ashlynn
Aspiring RN receives funding for nursing training and lands Summer Internship in her career field.
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Meet Tracie
Small catering company owner attends business workshops provided by local WIB and learns how to grow her business.
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Meet Alyssa
Homeless youth enters WIB partnership program to gain training, mentoring and the skills to qualify for CNA training program.
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Home Meridian International
A distribution center relocates, saves money, and creates jobs for local workers when they recruit and hire using WIB services.
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Business Success: Houston & Harris PCS
San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board’s Business Consulting Program helps businesses become more competitive and avert layoffs.
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Business Success: Omnia Furniture
San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board’s Business Consulting Program helps businesses become more competitive and avert layoffs.
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Meet Kevin
Job Training Program gives high-school dropout opportunity to complete school, obtain training, and create a compelling future.
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Meet Brian
Youth Work Experience helps Brian find his niche and go back to school to study automotive and engineering technology.
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Meet Troy
WIA-funded training helps Troy gain certification as a machinist and become employed.
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Meet Margaret
Worker's positive experience at Westminster One Stop leads her to seek a job at the Center.
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Meet Shane
A former Marine receives job search assistance from One Stop Westminster.
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Meet Oscar
WIA funds help Oscar obtain two technical computer certifications and earn a promotion and pay raise.
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Meet Erica*
After a layoff, WIA funded computer-skills training helps worker land a new job.
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Meet Angela
WIA and One-Stop resume services help an unemployed mortgage loan professional find a new job in the financial services field.
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Meet Abbie*
Single mother on public assistance is helped to find a new job through the Work Experience Program.
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Meet Arnika
Local One-Stop helps Arnika dust off her resume and prepare for job interviews after a layoff.
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Meet Valentina
The Summer Youth Program helps a young woman become more confident and outgoing.
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Meet Jasmin & Joseph
An Insurance Agent goes above and beyond to make the Summer Youth Employment experience meaningful for her two participants.
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Meet Matthew
A struggling student is exposed to college opportunities and returns to school with a new outlook on life.
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Meet Javier
With encouragement and support from the WIA Youth program, Javier learns to value education and enters college.
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Meet Unesha
Despite the adversities in her own life, Unesha is determined to go to college so she can help those less fortunate.
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Meet Liliana
A special college preparatory program helps a struggling youth enter college and create a positive future.
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Meet Gilbert
Vocational training is the answer for a foster youth who wants to make it on his own.
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Meet Erick
A disadvantaged youth and former gang member, Erick puts himself on the path to college with help from LA Works.
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Meet Victor
A work placement as a Teacher's Aide at an elementary school helps Victor prepare for a career.
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Hannibal Industries
After three rounds of layoffs, a company saves remaining jobs and turns business around with help from the SASSFA WorkSource Center and ARRA-funded programs.
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Moving Forward
A former inmate works hard to overcome his past.
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Meet Mr. A
Vocational training as a security guard helps Mr. A obtain employment.
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All Smiles
Retraining as a dental assistant provides a single mother with a new career path.
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Meet Mr. B
A new baby motivates Mr. B to find stable employment as a commercial driver.
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Meet Mario
A summer work opportunity helps Mario feel confident as he completes his very first work experience.
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Meet George
Through the Transitional Subsidized Employment program, George finds a new career and rebuilds his life.
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Mrs. G
After the death of her husband, a mature worker must find employment to support herself.
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Ms. L
A young woman with career goals in law enforcement receives training and lands her first job in the industry.
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Mrs. C
After taking time to raise her family, Mrs. C upgrades her computer skills and returns to college to finish her degree.
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Caring for Others
Ms. B receives training in the health care field and is on the path to self-sufficiency.
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Meet Cameron
A disadvantaged youth gains work experience and a chance to get his life on a new path.
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Meet Kristopher
A young man puts his life on track after his hard work at a temporary job pays off with full time employment.
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Meet Yvette
A young worker spends the summer serving her community and gaining valuable work experience in the process.
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Meet Michael
A young man uses his summer youth experience to land his first real job.
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Meet Angelica
A young woman has the chance for work experience in a professional office environment and discovers a potential career.
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Meet Yela
Determination to finish school and make a better life for herself drives Yela to find part-time employment that allows her to achieve her goal.
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Meet Andrea
Summer Work Experience cements this young woman's desire to serve others in a career as a police officer.
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Academy of Learning
This unique approach assists dislocated workers and jobseekers in regaining the confidence they need for a successful job search
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Meet John
WIA funding helps John upgrade his IT certifications and land a new job.
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Meet Byron
Local openings for security guard services prompt the South Valley WorkSource Center to offer specialized training, and Byron is one of the first to register.
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Meet Maria
After a layoff, a single mother works hard to prove herself and become self sufficient. Now, she's in a job where she helps others.
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Meet Minelva
After a layoff, Minelva earns her GED and finds a job in a new field.
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Meet Dianne
The Academy of Learning helps Dianne prepare for a new career.
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Meet Eve
Assistance with paying for the renewal of a certification helps Eve reach her goal of working as a Merchant Marine.
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Meet Ms. Romero
Assistance with learning new job search technologies and resume-writing helps Ms. Romero land a job.
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Meet Reza
A young man uses youth internships and summer job placement to gain work experience in an office setting.
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Meet Patrick
With assistance from Pacific Gateway, a veteran goes from living in his car to being chosen for a job out of thousands of applicants.
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Panda Express Restaurant
Local One-Stop helps restaurant chain source, pre-screen and coordinate interviews for hiring of new staff for their soon-to-be-open restaurant.
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Meet Chris
A veteran receives funds for training into a new career in Information Technology.
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Meet Darnell
With assistance from the Pacific Gateway WIN, Darnell receives specialized training that helps him find a job quickly.
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Meet David
On the Job Training helps David get back to work in a job he loves.
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Meet Denise
Denise finds a new job she loves after learning resume and interviewing strategies through Madera County Workforce Development.
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Meet Dina
A job lead from WDO matches Dina's talents to a position in health information.
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Meet Guy
After a long period of unemployment, an On the Job Training contract helps Guy get back to work.
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Meet Patricia
Perseverance and job referrals help Patricia stay in the game and find a new job.
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Meet Sean
Work-preparedness coaching helps a determined young man land a job he enjoys.
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Meet Steffan
After a layoff, Steffan retrains into the IT industry, where he quickly finds a job.
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Meet Greg
Patience and preparation pay off when a retired Army veteran rises to the top of the applicant pool.
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Meet Catherine
A mother receives career guidance and lands a job.
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Meet Vicki
A mature worker uses internship opportunities and on-the-job training to obtain a new job after a layoff.
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Meet Tim
On-the-Job Training provides a bridge to full time employment in a more challenging role.
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Manufacturing Advisory Committee
Seeking input from the local manufacturing industry builds business relationships, identifies training gaps, and targets the efforts of the WIB where they are most needed.
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Moving Forward
A disability does not stop this young man from finding a job and furthering his education.
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Meet Manuel
Tuition assistance helps Manuel receive a trade certification and find a better-paying job.
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Meet James
Training assistance and job placement, along with guidance and support, help James land a job and feel positive about his future.
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Youth@Work
An innovative new program creates work opportunities for 2500 youth.
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Driven to Success
A gifted young man uses the Elevate America voucher program to obtain an IT certification while still in high school, opening avenues for part time work to pay for college.
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Powerful Collaboration
A Workforce Board teams with its local community college to help a small utility company solve its labor shortage.
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Meet Connie
Mature worker uses skills upgrade and job search workshops to prepare for a new position after a lay-off.
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From Laid-Off to In-Demand
A mature worker uses WIA training dollars to seek professional certifications that put her back to work in less than 90 days.
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Meet an Aspiring Caregiver
A woman struggling with unemployment receives training and assistance to put her on a positive career path.
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Meet Amadis
Career Assessment services and training through Regional Occupational Programs helps this young student find his inner chef.
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Meet John
ARRA funds helped John gain skills in the Green Energy sector, and coaching helped him combine his talents and new certifications to land his perfect job
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Meet Joyce
Struggling but determined young mother gains work experience and receives support to continue her education.
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Meet Cynthia
Support from NOVA helps an experienced worker become an entrepreneur in a new industry
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Meet Alex
A laid-off worker with limited education and job options receives ARRA funding for training as a medical assistant, where he is now making a positive impact.
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VMI Architecture & Karen Quinto
Underemployed worker takes advantage of ARRA funds to increase skills and gain certifications that advance her position and help her company win business
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Meet Rick
Experienced construction consultant gains new certifications in energy and 'green' concepts to help sustain his business through the economic recovery.
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Meet Pauline
A young woman persists through loss to continue her education and find a rewarding career.
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Meet Bill
After a tough layoff, an experienced salesperson reevaluates goals, sharpens interview skills, and is re-employed as a Sales VP in the field he loves.
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Meet Dennis
Former inmate explores career options and maps out a positive future with help from NOVA.
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Meet Javier
A high school graduate works toward a political science degree through scholarship funding
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Meet Erica
From getting her pink slip to getting full-time work, this success story shows that training pays
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Meet Irena
From Germany to Merced, CA where the unemployment rate was near 20%, Irena made her way to full-time employment
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