Tri
Workforce Challenge:
In 2008, Tri attended the University of Hawaii using his GI Bill to get his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. After completing his education, he moved to the city of Lakewood with his family in April of 2015 and started searching for a job. Tri was not working while in school and had no knowledge of the industry or where to apply for jobs as a mechanical engineer right out of college.
Workforce Solution:
Tri met Dadisi Elliott, Veteran representative at Norwalk EDD who referred him to SELACO WDB in Cerritos for job search assistance, job search workshops and career exploration. As a Marine, Tri had the mentality of always being faithful and he was determined to find a great job in engineering using his new degree.
Outcome & Benefits:
Tri met with Career Development Specialist, Vivian Hochschild at SELACO WDB Cerritos Job Center. She suggested that he attend the job search workshops and also mentioned a company in Paramount, CA where she had placed people in the past. Vivian encouraged Tri to look at the company’s website and also provided him with all the details about the company. He applied online and was offered a job as research and design engineer. He now has a new career with a company that has been in business for 56 years and is very involved with the community where they do business. Tri’s military experience and education prepared him for a successful path in his new career.
Congratulation, Tri!
