Gaining life long skills
I was having a hard time finding a job a few months ago when I heard about the Employment & Training Program at West End Neighborhood House through a friend who was already in the program. I made an appointment and sat in on one of the classes. Right away, I knew it was the right place for me. I had no work experience, no resume, no cover letter, no interview skills and I didn’t know how to find or apply for jobs online. I’ve been in the Employment program for three and a half months now and I’ve gained a lot of confidence. Now I have an e-mail address and know how to send my resume out to different employers. Now I have confidence in job interviews and know how to assert myself, I feel like I’ve really enhanced my communication skills.
Thanks to this program, I’m starting a new job in two weeks loading and unloading trucks at a store in New Castle. It feels so good to have accomplished this; it’s a great feeling to be a productive member of society, be part of the workforce and be able to take care of my family.
I think there should be more stimulus-funded employment programs like the one at West End to help Americans who are struggling. In my class, I sit next to former bankers, paralegals and out-of-work lawyers. We’re struggling together because of how bad the economy is. The Employment program has been a great thing for me and I hope other people can get the same help I did.
Anthony
Tags: Economic Stimulus/Jobs