Jaci’s Success Story
Jaci Sweet loved her job in the home health nursing field but was ultimately let go because the position demanded technical competencies that she did not possess. “I didn’t have…
Retail skills success: Susanna Rink
As a young adult, Susanna Rink avoided thrift stores. But she took a chance on Goodwill, and now she can’t imagine doing anything else. Meet the manager of our South…
Military & Veteran Services helped Leo Gruba
Growing up in a Navy household, Leo Gruba knew that someday he’d follow his father into the military. In his junior year of high school he did just that –…
Culinary Program Graduate: Yulie Reyes
“Yulie” (Ayulieth) Reyes has a passion to one day own her own traditional Mexican restaurant. After moving to America with her own family, Yulie’s dream led her to several jobs…
Daerik (YouthBuild Tacoma)
“If you gain anything, you will gain confidence. I always had a big outspoken voice, but I never shared it until I was here. I proved to myself I was…
Success story: Anita Davis (Culinary Program)
Anita Davis is a single mother raising a grandson with special needs. Seven years ago her life turned upside down when she was diagnosed with a vocal disorder and could…
Success story: Cliff ( BankWork$ )
In early 2017 Cliff Ragadio retired after 20 years of Army service and faced a daunting decision – what’s next? At 39, Ragadio wanted to grow beyond the structured life…
Success Story: Aileen (Computer & Office Skills)
Aileen was born, raised and married in the Philippines. When she was 24, her husband found a job in the United States, so they moved with their newborn baby. They…
Success Story: Monica (GED Program)
When Monica moved to Washington to live with her uncle, she was without direction. She had not completed high school and was unsure about how to establish herself. Then she…
Success Story: Jose (Operation GoodJobs)
Jose joined the U.S. Army as a reservist in 2001. “In the beginning, I was focused on the Army’s education benefits and scholarships,” he said, “but I soon transitioned to…