Transferring skills for a better job

LT first met with the One-Stop Career Training Center after their employer of 10 years had shut down and LT had been unable to find a job after six months of searching.  LT had skills in manufacturing and supply chain management, but lacked the education and credentials needed to land a comparable job within the in-demand logistics industry. As the main earner of the household, LT applied for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) once unemployment assistance ran out.

LT worked with One-Stop Training Center career navigators to identify transferrable skills as well as any skill gaps between their current resume and available job requirements.

Understanding that LT had extensive professional experience in manufacturing and logistics, an employment plan was developed that included a resume overhaul and enrolling in a supply chain management program at Rutgers University. The goal was to enhance skills while also highlighting existing skills through an industry recognized credential.

LT successfully completed the Rutgers training using a WIOA training grant through the One-Stop Career Training Center. Using an improved resume and job search strategy, LT quickly obtained a management position overseeing warehouse distribution at a local employer, earning significantly more than their previous job had paid. LT was able to obtain self-sufficiency for and expand skills to fuel future career path growth.