Ramon
Workforce Challenge:
Ramon had worked as a supervisor in the printing industry for over 25 years. Initially, he came to the SELACO WIB Career Center and told his Career Development Specialist (CDS) that he was having a lot of interviews at other printing companies. His CDS told him that he may want to make a career change since sadly, the printing industry is in decline and if he takes a job at another printing company, his hours may be reduced to part-time.
Workforce Solution:
Ramon realized that this was the case and then explored upgrading his skills through WIA. He decided that there wasn’t a training that he was interested in. His CDS suggested that he change the focus to production/manufacturing. Ramon changed his résumé and attended the job search workshops offered at SELACO WIB including STEPS. Ramon and his CDS worked together to target companies in the Paramount and Santa Fe Springs area. He started going out each day visiting employers and meeting with them in person. Some days were good and he received a lot of positive feedback and other days he received none. Ramon didn’t give up. Through his persistence and his 60 second commercial he was able to land a new job at a growing company in the packaging industry.
Outcome & Benefits:
Within 3 months he will be promoted to a supervisor. Ramon had to take a huge pay cut, but with his skills and his positive attitude he will move up the corporate ladder very quickly.
Congratulations, Ramon!
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