Case Studies and Testimonials
James Lora: From Incarceration to Promotion
James Lora came to CEO not knowing what to expect. He was in a unique situation because he was both a Young Adult and a Father – he had to deal with having little work experience and address his childcare issues.
What helped James, says his Job Developer Terry Ellis, was his enthusiasm to work. His Job Coach Erika Pula reassured him that as long as he had the willingness to learn, he would not have a problem finding a job. "He didn't have a lot of interview experience, so he would get a bit nervous." Pula said.
Lora was still skeptical about how employers would look at his criminal record. "When I came to CEO, I didn't know what to expect because of my convictions."
Job Developer Terry Ellis and Job Coach Erika Pula worked hand-in-hand to set the right expectations for James as well as for his potential employer. Ellis says that "The employer appreciates when we send the right person for the right job, so they can keep calling us back and good relationships."
All this effort to customize the right skills to the open job order has paid off. Lora was hired at Coldstone Creamery and has since been promoted to train new hires.
Lora is not stopping there. He wants to go back to school eventually and keep doing better. "The staff at CEO helped me find a job and kept me motivated to do well at my job. Through the Fatherhood program, I also learned to be a better father and be a better caretaker for my son. If it weren't for this program, I would not know how to be motivated to stay employed" Lora said.
James Lora came to CEO not knowing what to expect. He was in a unique situation because he was both a Young Adult and a Father – he had to deal with having little work experience and address his childcare issues.
What helped James, says his Job Developer Terry Ellis, was his enthusiasm to work. His Job Coach Erika Pula reassured him that as long as he had the willingness to learn, he would not have a problem finding a job. "He didn't have a lot of interview experience, so he would get a bit nervous." Pula said.
Lora was still skeptical about how employers would look at his criminal record. "When I came to CEO, I didn't know what to expect because of my convictions."
Job Developer Terry Ellis and Job Coach Erika Pula worked hand-in-hand to set the right expectations for James as well as for his potential employer. Ellis says that "The employer appreciates when we send the right person for the right job, so they can keep calling us back and good relationships."
All this effort to customize the right skills to the open job order has paid off. Lora was hired at Coldstone Creamery and has since been promoted to train new hires.
Lora is not stopping there. He wants to go back to school eventually and keep doing better. "The staff at CEO helped me find a job and kept me motivated to do well at my job. Through the Fatherhood program, I also learned to be a better father and be a better caretaker for my son. If it weren't for this program, I would not know how to be motivated to stay employed" Lora said.
Through the Fatherhood program, I also learned to be a better father and be a better caretaker for my son.- James Lora, a CEO Responsible Fatherhood Program participant