Colorado - Jacqueline
Workforce Challenge
Workforce Success Story Submitted By: Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Jacqueline enrolled in the Douglas County Youth Employment Program in July 2022 to receive assistance with career exploration and finding a job. She wanted to work in a school as a teaching assistant and had started a resume, but was not sure how to update it or how to write a cover letter. Her prior work experience was only food service and she was not sure which skills would be transferable.
Workforce Solution
After enrolling in the Douglas County Youth Employment Program, Jacqueline immediately started working on updating her resume and drafting a cover letter with her Workforce Specialist. She had at least one job posting in mind and used it to tailor her resume and cover letter for the job with guidance and technical assistance from her Workforce Specialist.
Outcomes & Benefits
Only one week after joining the program, Jacqueline's updated resume and cover letter helped her get an interview with a preschool! After interviewing, she was offered a job at 30 hours a week making $30 per hour! Due to Jacqueline having just moved to Colorado from out-of-state and not being able to bring much with her, the Douglas County Youth Employment Program was also able to assist her with purchasing work clothing for her new job!
