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Ms. Anna Garcia and family arrived in Wisconsin in March of 2000 from
the state of Washington where they had been doing migrant work. With no
money, work or a place to stay, they went to live with some relatives.
After a one month of
living with their relatives in a very crowded condition, she decided to
visit UMOS for assistance with rent and other supportive services. UMOS
enrolled her in the 402 Employment and Training program and provided a
first month rent, food and gas vouchers and also referrals to jobs. Mr.
Reyes Garcia found employment at Quad-Graphics in Lomira, WI where he is
presently working. Anna got a temporary job at Chiquita Food Processing
in Oakfield, WI, filling out orders.
Anna has office skills
and is a people’s person and wanted a job with UMOS, so she was referred
to the UMOS Child Care Regional Office in Oshkosh, WI to apply for a
job. She was told that she was not qualified for the position that she
had applied for.
Anna's case manager
continued to look for a position for her. Shortly a position became
available at New Contracting as a recruiter. She enjoys her job because
she likes working with people and computers, at last she has work that
she had always wanted to do and with UMOS's help she feels that they
have accomplished quite a lot. They can now count on their job security
and fringe benefits. |
