Alvaro

AGE: 24 CAREER PATHWAY:  Automotive 101 SCHOOL: Olive-Harvey College
START DATE:  March 2023

Alvaro learned about Youth Job Center (YJC) through Olive-Harvey College when he showed interest in the Automotive 101 Training Program, which YJC helps to facilitate. At a young age, Alvaro realized the traditional college route was not for him. He took some Gen-Ed classes and tested his skills in HVAC at Kennedy King College, but he was ready to try something new. He enrolled in our Automotive 101 Training Program and immediately knew that it was the right move for him!

Alvaro loves all the different paths the automotive industry offers. Alvaro aims to be a jack-of-all-trades and appreciates that he is learning something new daily in his training program. He shared, “The more expertise you have in different fields, the higher the chance of you being successful.” In May 2023, Alvaro completed the Automotive 101 Training Program while working at Jewel-Osco. He hopes to soon work at a large automotive company, where he can continue to grow and learn new skills. In the future, Alvaro’s goal is to open his own business.

Keep shining, Alvaro!