Willie

Age: 24
Position: Warehouse Team Member
Employer: Dimension Design
Employed: May 2020

Willie successfully completed YJC’s Work Readiness Training and enrolled into YJC’s Career Pathways in February 2020. Despite the unprecedented global pandemic, he did not put a pause on his goals, but  rather showed a determination and willingness to move forward. From February 2020 through May 2020, Willie participated in Oakton Community College’s Auto Maintenance Training Program. During the four month Auto Maintenance Training program, he gained the auto skills needed to transition into the workforce. In May 2020, Willie received his Basic Auto Maintenance & Repair certificate of completion for successfully fulfilling the requirements needed to begin his career in the auto and customer service industry!

Willie’s positive attitude and perseverance is a testament that he was able to accomplish his goals, even in the midst of COVID-19. Due to his outstanding work ethic, Willie was able to secure full-time employment at Dimension Design as a Warehouse Team Member. He will soon be transitioning to an auto internship post-COVID-19 where he will be able to apply his auto skills.

Congrats Willie!