Ali’s Story
Ali is a determined young lady who never gives up and is always taking steps forward to achieve her goals. Ali’s team has supported her through every step of her journey to find meaningful opportunities in work and life.
As with any journey, there are speed bumps and detours along the way. Ali’s journey is no exception. Recently, Ali’s goals were put on hold to allow her to focus on her health and well-being. Ali was determined to overcome her health concerns and get back to pursuing her goals.
She was more determined than ever and ready to tackle anything that was presented to her. Ali and her team explored opportunities for meaningful volunteer experiences with the ultimate goal of securing employment.
Ali’s excitement on her first day at work!
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” - Lao Tzu
ODC’s Service Navigator Erin says, “We learned a lot through Ali’s willingness to try several volunteer opportunities. We found she likes to stay busy, loves using her hands and is meticulous. She enjoys working and being productive.”
“It’s not about just finding a job; it’s about finding the right job. We look for opportunities that utilize a person’s skills and match them with the needs of a business. It’s about creating the perfect match and a true partnership,” said Carla, ODC’s Prevocational Manager.
After a tour at Gamber-Johnson things started falling into place. Gamber-Johnson’s product line uses more than 1,500 hand assembled hardware bags each day. When they met Ali and learned about her skills and abilities, they were eager to explore an opportunity that would fulfill their needs and was the perfect fit for Ali. Ali’s strengths were the perfect match! Ali has successfully secured a job that she loves!
Nick, Production Mentor & Lead, says, “Gamber-Johnson is excited to partner with ODC. We are very happy with Ali’s work. In her first week, she was able to achieve our production rate with 100% accuracy. We appreciate the help from ODC in finding us such a great employee!”
“I so appreciate Gamber-Johnson for creating a space for Ali to be successful and working with ODC. What a wonderful opportunity. Ali has overcome a lot and I’m proud of her,” says Ali’s mom, Mae.
They say a smile is worth a thousand words... and Ali’s smile says it all!
Congratulations Ali, and thank you Gamber-Johnson for choosing to #HireAbility.