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MediWork$ plotted a new course for former flight attendant
When Tyler Bonilla signed up for JVS SoCal’s MediWork$ (formerly called CareerWork$ Medical) , he left behind a job as a concierge in a luxury hotel in Los Angeles. Previously, he was a flight attendant for seven years. “I’m transitioning into healthcare for long-term career growth,” says Tyler who didn’t see advancement in either job. “I’d…
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From Hard Work to Heartfelt Care: Starr’s Journey to a New Beginning
Starr’s inspiring journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of community support. After years of physically demanding work at the post office, Starr decided to return to her true passion—healthcare—with the help of the JVS SoCal HealthWorks program. Starr’s path to JVS SoCal began unexpectedly. She had saved $3,000 to pay for…
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Resilience has driven this BankWork$ graduate to thrive in the banking industry
BankWork$ graduate Joselyn Cuevas is thriving in her career as a Sales Regional Manager at BMO Bank. She consistently outperforms her goals, supports her colleagues, and works diligently to care for the underserved in her community. But this wasn’t always Joselyn’s reality —a few years ago, she was alone, unemployed, and fearful for her future. …
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ApartmentWorks enhanced the skills of this homeless shelter manager
Claudia Mendoza started working as a porter at Upward Bound House, a homeless shelter in Santa Monica, over 10 years ago. Little did she imagine that she would become resident manager and develop a knack for apartment maintenance. Five years into the job she was promoted to be the facility’s resident manager, serving as the…
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Persistence drove this Antelope Valley MediWork$ graduate to land her first administrative job
Jessica Curiel’s persistence has helped her achieve many of her goals. A graduate of our MediWork$ (CareerWork Medical) program, Jessica commuted daily from the Antelope Valley to Los Angeles to take the eight-week course that prepares students with the fundamental knowledge to work in administrative roles in the healthcare industry. “I feel that when you…
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From food services to financial services: “Everything I learned in the BankWork$ program is what I do now!”
At just 18 years old, Karoll Cortez was trying to become fully self-sufficient, which is hard enough for anyone in today’s world, but especially for someone so young with no trade or college education. “Time goes by while you work a job that sustains you but doesn’t necessarily fulfill your career goals,” she says. She…
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From casino cashier to banker: Dylan Ngo finds growth and belonging through JVS SoCal
Dylan Ngo was no stranger to handling money before entering JVS SoCal’s BankWork$ program. Working as a cashier at a casino in Bell Gardens, Dylan’s duties involved handling substantial amounts of money, ranging from $250,000 – $600,000. His scope of work as a cashier stretched beyond cash handling. He also received training in other facets…
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From overcoming burnout to embracing a new passion in human services through HealthWorks career training
A former communications specialist, Solomon Moon had reached a crossroads in their career. Burnt out by the inconsistency of past jobs and yearning for a more direct way to affect people’s lives, they stumbled upon JVS SoCal’s HealthWorks program while browsing the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles website. “I didn’t know how I was going…
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Robert Bermudez: “BankWork$ changed my life”
From an early age, Robert Bermudez had a strong interest in numbers. However, as a second-generation immigrant, he lacked the resources to pursue higher education. Being the oldest of three siblings in the family, he felt responsible for helping his parents by contributing to the household but also looked forward to the day he could…
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BankWork$ helps single mom achieve her career goals
Edith Garcia was a single mom of a two-year old living in the garage next to her mother’s apartment. She had her son Damian the year after her high school graduation, while she was working as a cashier at Home Depot. She took one year away from work to give herself completely to her son.…
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Graduate stories from the Institute for Career Opportunity.