This week I am still at the Lakewood office, until the new DVOP comes out of training. I am more familiar with the people I work with. I work with mostly women of all races and ethnic groups, and they are very funny, because they act just like a big crazy family.
This week I processed my first veteran into a truck driving training that will allow him to recieve a CDL license, and guarntee him work with this company for a year. I had to go thru this 12 page package with him to make sure he meets all the qualifications, and I had to copy his ID but it had to be blown up somehow, and I spent 30mins trying to figure out how to do this, but he was patient and we got it done.
This week I had to deal with the sad part of this intern, working with veterans who are struggling to find a job, about to lose their homes, and just horrible situations. Some of these people have Master's degrees, and because of their age they cannot get hired.
This week I learned that age discrimination is out there and its real, but also there are programs, and community workshops that the elderly can attend to help with there job search and placement. Also that most people who are having a hard time finding a job lack training, or experience. That employees want you to have them both.
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