Jarid

February 2016 Client of the Month

Position: Lube Tech
Employer: Duxler Tire & Car Center
Employed since: April 2015

Jarid was referred to Youth Job Center by Curt’s Café in January 2015. After attending Job Readiness Training, Jarid enrolled in YJC’s Automotive Technician Training Program. In order to complete the program, Jarid attended automotive classes at Evanston Township High School two nights a week and worked roughly twenty-five hours a week, interning at Duxler Tire and Car Center in Wilmette. Jarid was one of the standouts in his class.

Jarid’s hard work and dedication gained him respect from his peers and supervisors at Duxler. When Jarid completed his internship, he was offered a full-time position as a Lube Tech with Duxler, which he eagerly accepted. He has now been working at Duxler for ten months and is excelling in the position.

Brian Moak, Duxler’s owner, reports that “Jarid is dedicated. Sometimes young people that come from training think they already know what’s needed. But what they know is from a classroom, they have no idea what it’s like in the real world. Jarid is open and honest with us and makes it clear when he needs help. He’s open to learning and is an all-around great guy. I see a fantastic future for him.”

Way to go Jarid! We are very proud of you!