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...
Stephen’s Story: New Country, New Beginnings
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 to his...
Daniel’s Story
Daniel W. had a clear career goal set. SER supplied the resources and encouragement to get him there. After his adoptive father abandoned his mother, Daniel W. hated seeing his mother struggle. So before starting high school, Daniel dropped out to work to help support...
Justin’s Story
How BankWork$ training has transformed Justin Lewis outside of the workplace. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Justin L. moved to Houston after his wife received a job offer. Ultimately, they decided to dive into a new state because they had high hopes that the...
“I don’t have to have my guard up anymore.”
Douglas Washington rebuilds his career path. “I never saw that coming.” A common mistake when thinking about individuals in need of additional assistance is assuming that they got to a place of need due to lack of knowledge-- or maybe even laziness. Sometimes an...
“…after that I was only shining from there.”
Dear SER Team, I want to take the time out to thank you for giving me the opportunity of being a client. SER and your staff have made me feel at home are like a second home to me. The staff is so lovely and is extremely helpful. You could've just had met them, and...
“They look at you like you’re nothing.”
Despite past experiences, Khalilah Hammash is building herself up. “I’ve never had anyone reach out like that.” “I had the privilege of living with my mom,” Khalilah begins to explain her life before SERJobs, “So I had a lot of time to sit and think about what I...
Ambition Paves the Way for Future Generations
The Legacy of David Contreras. February 12th, 1965. While most Houstonians were finalizing Valentine's Day plans or just trying to avoid the chill of winter, there was something remarkable going on behind the walls of the League of United Latin American Citizens...
Basilio’s Story
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...
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