Deemique Baugh-Pearson was looking for more than just a job but a career. At his mother’s suggestion, he went to the Stockbridge Career Center seeking assistance with his career goal. He met Employment Specialist Rickey Delamar there, who helped him create a résumé through Career Connector, Goodwill of North Georgia’s virtual career platform. During the coaching session, Mr. Delamar realized that Deemique needed training to develop employment skills and manage his cognitive barriers. Deemique and his mother met with Stockbridge Case Manager Jyteris ‘JT’ Horne, who enrolled him into the Work Adjustment program with funding from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA).
The Work Adjustment program played a pivotal role in Deemique’s journey, refining his job skills and preparing him for the Floor Tech/Custodial skills training program at Goodwill’s South Dekalb Career Center. Under the guidance of Floor Tech skills trainers, Zina Frame-Leonard and Philip Serebrenick, Deemique successfully graduated from the program in December 2023. Equipped with his newly earned occupational skills credential, Deemique was now ready to embark on his job search.
The next step in Deemique’s journey was to meet with Mr. Delamar and devise a job search plan, a tool designed to assist job seekers in identifying job opportunities and submitting applications. It didn’t take long for Deemique to secure an interview with a Goodwill Facility Services manager. During the interview, he showcased his enthusiasm and knowledge of custodial tasks, which led to a full-time job offer on Goodwill’s Facility Services team at the National Archives.
Deemique was thrilled with his new job, which gave him a starting wage of $17.20 an hour and an accommodating work schedule. This was a major step towards building his independence and gaining his sought-after career, earning a living wage. Deemique’s success was a result of his driven personality and the Stockbridge and South Dekalb teams’ help keeping him accountable to his goals. Inspiring stories like Deemique’s are why we love helping the community and assisting them with employment success at Goodwill.
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