Workforce Challenge:

Hilario had great jobs in the past including being a supervisor twice, but after being unemployed for over a decade, he felt that his biggest challenge was not having recent work experience. Hilario was referred to SELACO WDB America’s Job Center in Cerritos because he was interested in training and job placement assistance.

Workforce Solution:

After enrolling with SELACO WDB, Hilario worked closely with his Career Development Specialist (CDS) who provided, career guidance and counseling. He attended virtual job search workshops, networked and looked for jobs online using websites like CalJOBS. While looking online, Hilario applied for Bumblebee Seafood Company in Santa Fe Springs as a Label Operator. SELACO supported a work experience assignment for Hilario at Bumblebee and after 400 plus hours he began an on-the-job training (OJT) with the same company.

Workforce Results:

Hilario continues to work at Bumblebee full-time. He will be operating machinery and making sure that they run properly. SELACO reimbursed him for work clothing and a bicycle that provided transportation to his job.  In addition, Hilario earned his forklift and pallet jack certification. He is grateful that he now has a job and enjoys the salary.  “I can honestly say if you put your effort in, SELACO will help you get a job. The rest is up to you.” Hilario stated.