Success Stories

Esvin’s Story: Realizing His Dream

In Esvin B.’s own words. Hello, my name is Esvin B. I’m 29, and the oldest of two. Growing up, I never had a stable home. We would move from friends’ houses to womens’ shelters to sometimes living out the car. I remember once I even attended school for only ONE DAY...

Kenneth’s Story: Charting a New Career

Kenneth H., a recent graduate of SER’s Galveston freight broker training program, spent years working as a graveyard tow-truck driver with the desire to find a career pathway that was a good fit and had greater earning potential. Mr. H. enrolled in SER’s freight...

Julian’s Story: Stepping Up to Inspire

Role Model, Mentor, and Inspirational Big Brother “Today, I understand the role I play as the older brother of seven,” said Julian, “if you asked me that a few months ago, I wouldn’t have been able to express what that looked like or meant to me.” Julian M., who was...

KJ’s Story: Employed + Empowered

Kenneth (KJ) has overcome enormous obstacles in his quest for success. Born at Jefferson Davis Hospital in downtown Houston, KJ grew up in the Acres Homes neighborhood of Houston. Acres Homes was developed around the time of World War l when it was settled by African...

Michelle’s Story: Second Chances Start Here

Michelle K. initially came to SERJobs for a Community Job Fair in late 2020. She had recently been released from incarceration and was interested in obtaining her CDL. Within a few days of meeting SER staff, Michelle enrolled in CDL training. An outstanding student,...

Namita’s Story: Finding Financial Stability

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...

Maria’s Story: Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone

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...

Jesus’s Story: Finding Success During COVID-19

Achieving Success During a Pandemic At 31 years of age, Jesus V. had tried to get into the finance industry for years. Originally from Matamoros, Mexico, Jesus moved to Brownsville, Texas just as he began high school. After graduating and spending a year at college,...

Maria’s Story: The Opportunity of a Lifetime

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...