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Youth@Work Summer Kick-Off
L.A County launched Youth@Work, a regional initiative to prepare underserved youth ages 14-24 for jobs and careers in our local economy. "I learned life-long skills and have gained an amazing job placement in public service" -Jessica Hernandez, 2021 Youth@Work Participant
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Meet Tina Brasic from Santa Clarita AJCC
With over 3 years of experience, volunteer work, and community involvement, Tina has assisted 800+ people as a Career Services Specialist. Her favorite part of her job is interacting with participants and helping them develop a road map to achieve their career goals.
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Meet Sikivu Hutchinson
Dr. Hutchinson is an accomplished feminist, novelist, playwright and director. This month she was featured in Gardena High School's Herstory issue. She is also the founder of the Women’s Leadership Project, a feminist humanist high school mentoring program based in South L.A.
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Meet Monica from The Countywide Youth Bridges Program
"This program helped me find my way and helped me see what I would like to do in the future. I am doing this for my son... I want a better future for both of us."
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Meet Michael Thomas from Pomona Valley AJCC
He's been working for Pomona Valley AJCC since 2008 and has assisted over 50 businesses and individuals over the years. His favorite part about his work is the community engagement and outreach.
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Meet Saul Martinez
"I was given leads and felt confident when I went to interviews... I put my best foot forward and was given an interview...and another after that. I'd like to thank all those that have been very instrumental in my newfound success."
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Meet Robert Koopmans
After being stuck in a job with no potential for advancement, I was unhappy. By making one simple phone call to America's Job Center of California, "I am now one class away from an Associate's Degree in counseling." A Student at Rio Hondo College and aspiring counselor.
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Meet Maria Avina
Maria began as a clerical assistant at the Southeast LA AJCC 2 years ago, and is now an employment specialist. Her favorite thing about the job is being able to help other achieve their goals!
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Let's recognize our Senior Community Service Employment Program Participant, June Rasheed
"Born in Trinidad & Tobago. I migrated to America from the Caribbean in 1983 through marriage. I am so proud of being an immigrant, we are a very unique kind of people. Hard working committed to success and an unquestionable passion to overcome mind blowing odds."
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NDWG Program Success Story
Mr. Gonzalez was laid-off in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He found the resources and training from Rio Hondo AJCC that gave him the skills and ability to get hired by DHL as a Full-time Professional Truck Driver making almost $30.00 an hour.
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Meet Enrique Rivera an LA: RISE Success Story
"I love being of service to the same community that raised me. Turning pain and trauma into triumph. I’ve accomplished some of my own goals, and my heart is fulfilled day by day by pushing others to achieve theirs."