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Meet Cristy Herzberg

Workforce Challenge:

After the closure of her real estate office due to the pandemic, Cristy Herzberg, a long-time resident of Torrance, made the decision to pursue a career change. Seeking employment training and placement
services, she turned to the South Bay One-Stop Center in Torrance.

Meet Cristy Herzberg

Workforce Solution:

Following her orientation, Cristy collaborated with her job developer and expressed an interest in applying for tuition assistance to pursue her “dream job” as a dog obedience instructor. Upon approval of the funding, she enrolled in the Dog Obedience Instructor program at Animal Behavioral College, an I-TRAIN training provider.

Outcome and Benefits:

Cristy thoroughly enjoyed her classes and dedicated her time to volunteering at animal shelters to further
refine the skills she acquired at school. After a year, she successfully graduated and secured employment as a dog trainer with Rover Kennels.

"I am working in my dream job and love my work every day.”

South Bay Workforce Investment Board
11539 Hawthorne Blvd., 5th Floor Hawthorne, CA 90250
Phone: (310) 970-7700
Email: info@sbwib.org

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