SOUTH BAY ONE-STOP BUSINESS & CAREER CENTERS
Meet Jimmy Garcia
Workforce Challenge:
Jimmy Garcia, visited the South Bay One-Stop Business & Career Center – Inglewood following his layoff as a Composite Technician. In this prior role, he was responsible for trimming and finishing composite and composite metallic assemblies utilizing his engineering skills. Mr. Garcia accessed Rapid Response services to assist with his reintegration into the workforce.
Workforce Solution:
Mr. Garcia attended a hiring event, with nearly 600 other individuals, where he was able to network with companies in hopes of identifying potential employment opportunities.
Outcome and Benefits:
As a result of the hiring event, Mr. Garcia received a job from an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company – Lockheed Martin. He was offered a material handler position with a high salary.
Mr. Garcia is grateful for the services received and the expedited support received during his transition with a minimal period of unemployment.