S O U T H B A Y W O R K F O R C E
I N V E S T M E N T B O A R D
A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Meet Jose Sanchez
Workforce Challenge:
After leaving the Marine Corps in 2013, Mr. Sanchez, a 41-year-old Gardena resident, struggled to find career opportunities in security. Despite his military training and leadership skills, he lacked knowledge of civilian careers.
Workforce Challenge:
Seeking guidance, he turned to the South Bay OneStop Center in Gardena and participated in a veteran orientation. With priority service, he received career counseling sessions with his VA Vocational rehabilitation counselor, which included occupational skills training in information technology.
Outcome and Benefits:
He enrolled in a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert program and successfully completed it. He then secured a position as an IT specialist with the VA, earning $29.50 per hour. He is grateful for the support and proud to join the VA in providing service to veterans.
He is grateful for the support received and proud to join the VA and its efforts to provide seamless and unified services to Veterans.