Pamela
Workforce Challenge:
Pamela worked as a Graduate Employment Specialist for Concorde Career College in Garden Grove, CA for 3 months. Pamela survived an 8 month layoff in the industry. In January 2015, Pamela received a notice from the Norwalk EDD Office and spoke with a Customer Service Representative, who provided her with more information on their program and services. In that same month, Pamela enrolled with the SELACO-WDB.
Workforce Solution:
Pamela came to SELACO WDB Cerritos America’s Job Center for training and employment assistance. She was assigned a case manager and attended job search workshops. She stated that she looked for employment everywhere, mostly in LA County and the Inland Empire. The biggest challenge Pamela overcame was staying motivated.
Outcome & Benefits:
Outcome and Benefits
In August 2015, Pamela answered an ad on LinkedIn for a Marketing Manager position with St. Vincent IPA (Physicians Data Trust) in Cerritos, CA. After the interview, Pamela received a call back stating that she was hired! When asked how the Job Center helped her overcome her workforce challenge, she answered, “CDS Anthony Sharp kept giving viable job leads.” When asked, “What did the Cerritos Job Center do for her? Pamela answered, “They provided me with a customized resumé that led me to finding employment.” When asked would she recommend SELACO WDB to others, she responded, “Yes!” Pamela also shares this advice to other job seekers; “Do not give up. When one door closes another one will open.”
Congratulation, Pamela!
