Evelyn Daniel, Watts
Workforce Challenge:
Evelyn looked for jobs online and through friends, but not having a high school diploma and being unemployed for over a decade brought challenges. Having worked as a cook in the fast-food industry for 3 years was good, but left her employment options limited. Evelyn was referred to the SELACO Workforce Development Board in Cerritos where she began her job search journey.
Workforce Solution:
Evelyn’s Career Development Specialist provided her with coaching, support and encouragement as well as workplace attire and work experience. Evelyn attended job search workshops and the 4-day seminar on high performance thinking, called “Steps to Economic and Personal Success” (STEPS), which helped her self-assess and set goals for success. She stated, “It gave me a sense of pride, a reason to get on track and keep moving in the right direction.”
Workforce Results:
After 200 hours of work experience and 320 hours of on-the-job training as an intern, Evelyn was hired full-time as a Monitor at a residential treatment center in Santa Fe Springs. She will keep daily logs, assist with testing, welcome new guests and ensure things run smoothly between residents and staff. Evelyn stated that the pay is good and she looks forward to moving up. The location and the hours are also a plus for her. Because she is passionate about this kind of work, Evelyn is eager to pursue certifications in this field. She advised other job seekers, “Set goals and seek resources to get you to the next step.”
