Dan
Workforce Challenge:
Dan was unemployed for 26 months. He was laid off from his job as an IT director and even though he has an MBA, he needed certifications to upgrade his skills in order to be competitive. He found out about SELACO WIB through the presentation at the veterans workshops and was especially excited to hear about STEPS. He attended STEPS and participated in all of SELACO WIB’S workshops.
Workforce Solution:
Since Dan is a veteran and veteran’s receive Priority of Service through WIA, he was moved to the head of the line for training to upgrade his skills at New Horizons.
Outcome & Benefits:
Dan successfully completed his training and found a great job through the LinkedIn website. He is now Senior Vice President of IT for a medical company in the San Diego County area. Dan is very happy and so are we. He has a great new job that will support him and his family.
Congratulations, Dan!
