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1. www.ttiamerica.com
www.ttiamerica.com/web/Trainin - [Cached]Published on: 1/1/2006 Last Visited: 6/5/2008
(Denver, CO) Wanda Santiago hoped to make the best of an unfortunate situation.Her employer - MONY Life Insurance - decided to relocate to Denver, CO as a result of the September 11th attacks in New York City.Before 2001 was over, she received a severance package and employee benefits for another year.
Ms. Santiago figured she'd take a break and spend time with her first grandchild before starting her job search.But as the end of year approached and began looking for work in earnest, she met a lot of dead ends.Despite faxing and e-mailing her resume out and networking through her contacts, she received few replies.
"Applying for welfare was the last thing I ever thought was going to happen, but of course I did it," said Ms. Santiago."I had no choice."
Wanda asked for help from the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), the local social service agency."I hated the process, but I had to do it," she said."It was very uncomfortable having ‘the system' dictate my life."When Ms. Santiago first applied for public assistance, she was exempt from any job-search requirements because she was recovering from a recent surgery.While many others in her position might have been happy to receive more government aid without working, she was frustrated and, as she recalls - depressed.
Fortunately, HRA established the WeCARE program to provide services to individuals receiving public assistance who have medical or mental health barriers that may cause limitations to employment.Arbor operates the WeCARE program in Brooklyn and Queens, NY, and Wanda qualified to receive Arbor WeCARE's intensive case management and vocational rehabilitation services.
"I finally made the decision that the only person that can change my situation and my depressive state was me," said Ms. Santiago."I started working very closely with my job developer Christopher Miller.I hounded him almost everyday!And he was always patient and eager to get me working again."
Ms. Santiago's previous employment had been centered on banking and commercial mortgages, but the opportunities were limited.Her job developer then referred her for employment with Arbor WeCARE as a Client Services Representative in the job placement unit."When I met my future manager, we clicked right away," Ms. Santiago said excitedly."Even though I have higher qualifications then entry level, I accepted the position.I came to the conclusion that I will have to start from the bottom again and hopefully my work ethics will be noticed and I could move up."
"And a paying job is always better than being on welfare."
Ms. Santiago is now attending ASA College as a full time student at night, working towards my degree in Allied Health Services.She has worked at Arbor WeCARE for six months.
"It's an excellent feeling to be employed again and finally getting back on track," said Ms. Santiago. -
2. WeCare Success Story
www.rescare.com/web/TrainingTi - [Cached]Published on: 1/1/2006 Last Visited: 8/28/2007
(Denver, CO) Wanda Santiago hoped to make the best of an unfortunate situation.Her employer - MONY Life Insurance - decided to relocate to Denver, CO as a result of the September 11th attacks in New York City.Before 2001 was over, she received a severance package and employee benefits for another year.
Ms. Santiago figured she'd take a break and spend time with her first grandchild before starting her job search.But as the end of year approached and began looking for work in earnest, she met a lot of dead ends.Despite faxing and e-mailing her resume out and networking through her contacts, she received few replies.
"Applying for welfare was the last thing I ever thought was going to happen, but of course I did it," said Ms. Santiago."I had no choice."
Wanda asked for help from the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), the local social service agency."I hated the process, but I had to do it," she said."It was very uncomfortable having ‘the system' dictate my life."When Ms. Santiago first applied for public assistance, she was exempt from any job-search requirements because she was recovering from a recent surgery.While many others in her position might have been happy to receive more government aid without working, she was frustrated and, as she recalls - depressed.
Fortunately, HRA established the WeCARE program to provide services to individuals receiving public assistance who have medical or mental health barriers that may cause limitations to employment.Arbor operates the WeCARE program in Brooklyn and Queens, NY, and Wanda qualified to receive Arbor WeCARE's intensive case management and vocational rehabilitation services.
"I finally made the decision that the only person that can change my situation and my depressive state was me," said Ms. Santiago."I started working very closely with my job developer Christopher Miller.I hounded him almost everyday!And he was always patient and eager to get me working again."
Ms. Santiago's previous employment had been centered on banking and commercial mortgages, but the opportunities were limited.Her job developer then referred her for employment with Arbor WeCARE as a Client Services Representative in the job placement unit."When I met my future manager, we clicked right away," Ms. Santiago said excitedly."Even though I have higher qualifications then entry level, I accepted the position.I came to the conclusion that I will have to start from the bottom again and hopefully my work ethics will be noticed and I could move up."
"And a paying job is always better than being on welfare."
Ms. Santiago is now attending ASA College as a full time student at night, working towards my degree in Allied Health Services.She has worked at Arbor WeCARE for six months.
"It's an excellent feeling to be employed again and finally getting back on track," said Ms. Santiago. -
3. rescare.com
rescare.com/web/TrainingTimesS - [Cached]Published on: 1/1/2006 Last Visited: 3/17/2007
(Denver, CO) Wanda Santiago hoped to make the best of an unfortunate situation.Her employer - MONY Life Insurance - decided to relocate to Denver, CO as a result of the September 11th attacks in New York City.Before 2001 was over, she received a severance package and employee benefits for another year.
Ms. Santiago figured she'd take a break and spend time with her first grandchild before starting her job search.But as the end of year approached and began looking for work in earnest, she met a lot of dead ends.Despite faxing and e-mailing her resume out and networking through her contacts, she received few replies.
"Applying for welfare was the last thing I ever thought was going to happen, but of course I did it," said Ms. Santiago."I had no choice."
Wanda asked for help from the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), the local social service agency."I hated the process, but I had to do it," she said."It was very uncomfortable having ‘the system' dictate my life."When Ms. Santiago first applied for public assistance, she was exempt from any job-search requirements because she was recovering from a recent surgery.While many others in her position might have been happy to receive more government aid without working, she was frustrated and, as she recalls - depressed.
Fortunately, HRA established the WeCARE program to provide services to individuals receiving public assistance who have medical or mental health barriers that may cause limitations to employment.Arbor operates the WeCARE program in Brooklyn and Queens, NY, and Wanda qualified to receive Arbor WeCARE's intensive case management and vocational rehabilitation services.
"I finally made the decision that the only person that can change my situation and my depressive state was me," said Ms. Santiago."I started working very closely with my job developer Christopher Miller.I hounded him almost everyday!And he was always patient and eager to get me working again."
Ms. Santiago's previous employment had been centered on banking and commercial mortgages, but the opportunities were limited.Her job developer then referred her for employment with Arbor WeCARE as a Client Services Representative in the job placement unit."When I met my future manager, we clicked right away," Ms. Santiago said excitedly."Even though I have higher qualifications then entry level, I accepted the position.I came to the conclusion that I will have to start from the bottom again and hopefully my work ethics will be noticed and I could move up."
"And a paying job is always better than being on welfare."
Ms. Santiago is now attending ASA College as a full time student at night, working towards my degree in Allied Health Services.She has worked at Arbor WeCARE for six months.
"It's an excellent feeling to be employed again and finally getting back on track," said Ms. Santiago.
