Denise Benitez, a Gardena resident, and single parent needed help gaining secure employment during the pandemic. LA County Department of Public Social Services referred her to the South Bay One-Stop Center in Gardena.

After an assessment of her transferable skills, Denise entered into a 10-month Paid Work Experience position under the Transitional Subsidized Employment (TSE) program as an administrative aide at the One-Stop Center. In June 2022, she was offered a full-time position at the center.