Nina
Workforce Challenge:
Nina worked as a Safety Administrator in Workers Compensation at Ottman’s Construction. Nina survived a trying 13-month layoff. In October 2013, Nina attended an AARP meeting facilitated by Vivian Hochschild who informed her about SELACO WIB. Days later, Nina enrolled at SELACO-WIB. When Nina first arrived at SELACO WIB, she was looking for assistance in learning different ways to job search, PathPoint Resources, and opportunities for training. Little did she know, there would be more in store.
Workforce Solution:
Nina came to SELACO WIB in Cerritos in October 2013. She was assigned a case manager, attended job search workshops and Steps to Economic and Personal Success (STEPS). Nina attended Job Club on Fridays and kept working on her job search. Nina stated that her “a-ha” moment was in the STEPS seminar where she learned how to analyze how she does things. She learned that if a person does not change the way they have always done something they will always get the same result. In May 2014, Nina answered an ad on Indeed.com for a Safety Administrator at Griffith Construction located in Brea. She landed a face-to-face interview. A whole six months later, Nina received the call that she had been offered the job.
Outcome & Benefits:
Nina stated; “Everyone is helpful and wants you to go back to work. The STEPS Workshop was fantastic. You have to practice what you are learning. You cannot just show up to SELACO WIB, leave and expect something to happen.” Nina emphasized that job seekers need to work with the staff and not expect them to do everything. She advised; “When you are in an interview, listen more and talk less. Give the answers you need to and listen. See it as it is an opportunity to meet and help others.”
Congratulations, Nina!
