When Amanda came to us in July she was already working part-time at a local restaurant. Unfortunately, the position did not offer enough hours for her to make ends meet. Hoping to find a new opportunity, she decided to give the GOALS program a try. Upon completing random assignment, Amanda’s Career Navigator quickly referred her to our Partners 4 Success (P4S) class to get her started on employment readiness skills. During the class, Amanda had the opportunity to pick out interview clothing form the local Hope Closet. She was also able to complete some practice interviews and get feedback and suggestions from local employers. Amanda graduated P4S in August with a Work Ready Certificate, a professional resume, and a positive attitude toward her job search.
Just days after completing the class, Amanda interviewed for and was offered positions at two companies she had applied to during P4S. She decided to accept both positions and started working in September. At her main job, she works full-time and is eligible for the company’s benefit package. She works part-time at her second job, and has reported enjoying both places of employment and the people she works with. She now earns enough to not only meet her needs, but she even has extra to put aside and start working toward the financial goals she has set for herself. GOALS continues to check-in and provide support during her 90-day retention period to help ensure smooth transition.