Sanket Desai, an IT professional with eight years of experience at Herbalife in Torrance, was affected by company layoffs and attended a Rapid Response Orientation facilitated by the SBWIB. There, a career counselor provided him with valuable services as he sought new employment and explored occupational skills training. Sanket prioritized stability and growth, considering state job opportunities with DMV, EDD, and Sacramento.

The Career Counselor supported him by offering job listings, refining his resume, and preparing him for interviews. Sanket applied for a new position and was hired with the Employment Development Department located at the Torrance South Bay One-Stop.