Jeffrey

Jeffrey is a PA CareerLink program participant that has openly talked about facing adversity in his life. However, even with that adversity he has been able to achieve career success as a Notary Public and as a Title Clerk in the automotive field. Jeffrey’s first encounter with the PA CareerLink® Armstrong County Office came during his participation in a virtual RESEA Personalized Service Meeting (PSM), after losing his job.

During the process of creating his Individualized Employment Plan (IEP), it was learned that Jeffrey was wheelchair bound from an accident. While for many this type of physical employment barrier may have been a hinderance, it was not for Jeffrey. In describing this barrier, he said the only accommodation he required was receiving assistance with transferring back and forth from his vehicle to his wheelchair. When choosing the type of RESEA Mandatory 2nd Event, he chose to participate in Career T.R.A.C.K.’s WIOA Orientation of Services workshop as he felt it was most beneficial for him. When discussing this workshop with his career advisor, he said he wanted to remain in the automotive industry, but was open-minded to exploring training and OJT opportunities within his skillset.

In addition to dealing with being wheelchair bound, Jeffrey faced more adversity during his RESEA program participation. During that participation, his mother unexpectedly passed away which understandably affected his ambition and motivation to job search. When he did return to his job search activity, he was receptive to job referrals he was provided from the PA CareerLink® for possible positions.  Jeffrey successfully completed/met his RESEA Objective but was unable to achieve his goal of gaining employment that utilized his skillset as a notary public/title clerk when his RESEA case was closed after the 60 day participation.

This though did not end Jeffreys’ participation with PA CareerLink® Armstrong County Office. Jeffrey participated in the Armstrong County Job Fair. During the job fair in addition to meeting and speaking with staff from OVR and the PA CareerLink® partners, he also spent several hours going from employer-to employer introducing himself and discussing job opportunities. One employer his career advisor spoke to, commented on how professional he appeared to her and that he made a strong impression on her. Though his persistence and perseverance, Jeffrey employment story came to a successful ending. Jeffrey secured a Title Clerk position with C. Harper Automotive in New Alexandria, PA.