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SOUTH BAY ONE-STOP BUSINESS & CAREER CENTERS
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Meet Rodney Hironymous
Workforce Challenge:
Rodney Hironymous contacted the South Bay One-Stop in Gardena after his layoff in 2020. Despite his 10-year extensive background in the automotive industry and working for industry giants such as Toyota and Honda, the effects of the pandemic left Rodney with limited options.
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Workforce Solution:
Working with his career counselor, Rodney decided to pursue a Business Fundamentals Course through I-TRAIN partner UCLA Extension. While on track to completing his program, Rodney secured employment with Los Angeles Unified School District as a Contract Administrative Analyst.
Outcome and Benefits:
Rodney reintegrated into the workforce in an entirely new and pandemic-proof industry and is earning a higher wage than through his previous employment.
“This is permanent employment with all the state benefits. My training proved invaluable in securing the job. I used a final paper I wrote for my class to demonstrate my skills. I received the offer the next day. I truly owe this entirely to the SBWIB.”