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SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
Meet Luis Romero
Workforce Challenge:
Luis Romero was referred to the South Bay One-Stop Center in Inglewood through the INVEST program to
access specialized employment and training services for adult probationers.
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Workforce Solution:
With the support of Los Angeles County Probation and his career counselor, it was determined that obtaining his Class A commercial license would help him reach his desired employment objectives and
provide career mobility within the transportation industry. After completing the Professional Driver, Class A program at Hi-Desert Truck Driving School, Luis received program incentives and employment assistance to transition into the workforce.
Outcome and Benefits:
He secured employment as a commercial driver, earning $31.25 an hour with Soto Ready Mix, and continues to experience meaningful growth and career advancement.
Luis secured employment as a commercial driver and continues to have meaningful growth and career advancement.