Nikki
Workforce Challenge:
Nikki attended a Regional Occupation Program (ROP) in high school, which landed her a work experience assignment at Old Navy. At the end of her job, she transitioned to Camp Max in the Summer of 2008 where she worked with kids whose families were separated and undergoing challenges. Later, she returned to school to pursue her educational goals. Since 2009, Nikki had been in job transition figuring out her next direction. During this time, she was also taking care of her grandmother and working seasonal retail positions
Workforce Solution:
During the latter part of 2010, Nikki had a conversation with a friend. Little did Nikki know that little chat would lead her to enroll at SELACO-WIB. She was assigned a case manager, attended job search workshops, and “Steps to Economic and Personal Success.” Nikki consistently attended Job Club on Fridays and kept working on her job search.
Outcome & Benefits:
In September 2014, Nikki answered an ad for an On-call Cafeteria Aide position with El Rancho School District in the city of Pico Rivera. She landed one interview and then a face-to-face interview. A month later, Nikki received the call that she had been offered the job. When asked the role that SELACO-WIB played in her success, she stated; “SELACO WIB helped increase my confidence. The encouragement from Career Development Specialist Anthony Sharp, kept me on track, increased my knowledge of how to tailor my resumé to fit the job that I was applying for and how to expand my skill set in other areas. I also enhanced my job interviewing skills, and rekindled my ability/passion for cooking.” When asked if she would recommend SELACO-WIB, Nikki responded emphatically; “Heck, yes!” To those who are new to job search and to experienced job seekers, Nikki advises; “If one door closes, another will open. Just because you get turned down from one interview does not mean that you cannot get another one. Don’t give up.”
Congratulation, Nikki!
