Workforce Challenge:

After being unemployed for 7 years, Jorge was referred to the SELACO WDB America’s Job Center of California in Cerritos to access job search assistance, resources, and workshops on interviewing and resumé writing. With very little work experience in warehousing and being out of work for so long, Jorge’s self-esteem and confidence were at an all time low. Gaining the right skills and finding a good job seemed almost impossible.

Workforce Solution:

Jorge worked closely with his Career Development Specialist (CDS) who helped ease his anxieties by providing an abundance of resources, job leads and guidance at every step of the way.  His CDS also coached him on how to positively talk about his past and to focus on what he could bring to the job. He searched for jobs online using websites like Craigslist, Snagajob, LinkedIn and all other mobile job apps.

Workforce Results:

After being turned down by every job he interviewed for and failing the background checks, a friend of Jorge’s told him about a job opening at her place of employment. Jorge applied for the job, got an interview and was hired as restaurant staff in Cerritos as a Food Preparer.  He will be cooking meals, prepping ingredients and working together with wait staff to provide a fast and positive dining experience to customers. SELACO provided Jorge’s work clothing, shoes and other supportive services to aid his success on the job.  He is happy to be able to earn money, build on his work experience and pay his bills. He recommends SELACO WDB and advises other job seekers, “Don’t give up, and put your best foot forward.”