Success Stories
Please watch the videos below of just a few success stories from our vocational services and job placement services.
Meet Daniel Madrid!
Vocational Services Client
Watch the video to the left of Daniel Madrid playing the piano! Daniel sings and also plays several different instruments, such as the drums and ukulele. Daniel is obviously passionate about music and loves jazz. He spends his free time playing and writing songs. Daniel has had employment with different music schools and even had a gig playing piano for a local theater.
Meet Austin Taylor!
Vocational Services Client
Austin Taylor has been working at his current job for over two years. He is an Office Technician with the State of California. He is very passionate about team work and meeting the challenges of the job everyday. Austin has an amazing work ethic! Come rain or shine Austin is in his cubicle ensuring that everything is running smoothly at his office. Watch this video of Austin to the left of him taking his oath of allegiance on his first day of work.
Meet Mithcell Barnum!
Vocational Services Client
Mitchell Barnum has been working with his current employer for over one year. Mitchell is a Customer Service Associate/Loader. He helps provide and deliver the right products to customers by safely unloading merchandise from the sales floor into customer’s vehicles. Mitchell is great with customer service and enjoys working with his customers. Mitchell also enjoys working with co-workers and participates in all company functions with his team. Mitchell is also very happy with the support from his Vocational Specialist team at On My Own Community Services; they assisted him with his placement and continue to support him to be successful in his current role.
Meet Robert Jungnintsch!
Vocational Services Client
Robert Jungnitsch is one very happy hardworking young man. He doesn’t work one job but two jobs! He has a full-time maintenance position with a local company that services a local apartment complex. Robert also works part-time as a Janitor with the El Dorado County School district. Robert states that he loves to work and appreciates the rewards and benefits he receives from his employers. Robert also has networked with his employers and co-workers to make lasting professional relationships.
Meet Nicholas Kerler!
Vocational Services Client
Nicholas Kerler has been a client of On My Own Community Services for over three years. His first work experience was through a Paid Internship Program (PIP) at Home Goods in Roseville, CA. Unfortunately, this was sidelined temporarily by the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020. After that Nick went on to work at Safeway for a year and worked a stint at John’s Incredible Pizza. Nick now works part-time at Walmart Neighborhood Market in Granite Bay. He says he most enjoys working with his co-workers and the friendly customers coming through his line each day.
Meet Nick Crow!
Vocational Services Client
Nick Crow is a dedicated individual that has been working with his current employer since August of 2021. Nick works as a Cashier; he greets customers, rings up purchases, and answers questions about products, services, and merchandise. Nick has even been given the special role as a front end leader! Nick has received several recognitions for being a friendly and positive worker from his coworkers and customers. He states that he is happy with his position and enjoys working at Target.