by Paula Recio | Mar 16, 2021 | Success Stories
Namita K. began her SER Journey at the age of 18. Now 22, Namita has a great job and is living her best life! As a child living in Nepal, Namita heard stories of life and opportunities in the United States and dreamed of living here. When her dad was offered a job in...
by Paula Recio | Feb 16, 2021 | Success Stories, YouthBuild
In late 2018, Maria B. drove by SERJobs Workforce Opportunity Center and saw a sign offering YouthBuild services. Fortunately, she stopped to see how SER could help and change her life. Maria had experienced personal challenges, dropped out of high school, and was in...
by Paula Recio | Jan 9, 2020 | Success Stories
Tragedy brought Maria V. to SERJobs, her hard work brought her a new career. “I mainly lived out of my car, with all my day to day stuff piled in the back seat, the trunk was my closet; I parked anywhere to rest, church parking lots were a favorite spot.” “When you’re...
by Paula Recio | Dec 16, 2019 | Stories, Success Stories, Training
No matter the circumstance, Stephen A. moves forward. The first thing one will notice about Stephen is how much he values education. He speaks in phrases like, “Nobody is an island. Nobody has a monopoly on knowledge,” and made it clear that when it comes...
by Paula Recio | Nov 27, 2018 | Success Stories, YouthBuild
At the young age of 20, Basilio M. is an amazing example of what grit, determination, hard work, and a little help can do to transform a life. Born and raised in west Houston with his mom, four brothers, and one sister, Basilio had to become the “father figure” at an...
