Elliot Nunez, Bellflower
Workforce Challenge:
For 18 months, Elliot worked at a gas station, but was dreaming about a new career in the medical field. In addition, he spent a little over a year as a caregiver, but looked forward to growing his skills and finding something better. Elliot searched for jobs and discovered that his biggest challenge was that he either lacked experience or certifications.
Workforce Solution:
After 12 months of unemployment, Elliot came to SELACO WDB America’s Job Center in Cerritos for assistance with his career goals. SELACO WDB was able to provide funding and support for his enrollment in the ABC Adult School where he studied for a year to become a Pharmacy Technician. After completing his education and over 200 hours as an intern working at Walgreens, Elliot was eager to start his new career.
Workforce Outcome:
Elliot applied for jobs as a Pharmacy Technician on websites like CalJOBs, Indeed.com and Zip Recruiter. He had a few interviews at several hospitals including, Cedar Sinai, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital, and Harbor-UCLA. It was Harbor-UCLA Medical Center that finally offered Elliot a position. He now works in a hospital giving patients medications under the supervision of a pharmacist and he states that he is much happier working in the medical field than where he was before. He advises; “Never give up. Know that you have opportunities waiting for you. You just have to go out there and reach for them.”
