Messages from SER's Clients

 At a recent job fair in Galveston, Ms. Shirley Terrell (pictured above) was happy to see “Operation SER” still in business.  When Ms. Terrell graduated from high school, she enrolled in SER’s JTPA clerical course. Upon a successful completion, Ms. Terrell was placed at the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. She enrolled in college and upon earning her degree, she decided to open her own business. Currently, Ms. Shirley Terrell is the Director of Vocational Guidance Services, a for profit training program. Ms. Terrell said, “SER helped me get my life started and I am happy to be a SER graduate, I believe in the program and happy to see that it is alive and kicking.” She also expressed that she had some job positions open and would love to hire SCSEP trainees.

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"I added the weatherization class as a high efficiency power knowledge to my CV right after I finished the class and it got me more calls and interviews than usual. I am working as a SR HVAC building technician. I started the 14th of this month with $26.75/hr. Thank you guys for... the great opportunity of adding more knowledge to my career! Sincerely, M.E. Ramirez"

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Congratulations to Deyanira Alcantera, who has accepted a position as Project Manager with one of the premier alternative energy providers—Alternative Power Solutions.  Since completing her Green Construction Training, she has also been an instructor for the Core Construction class at SER!

 

On the Job Training was a paid training program funded by C.E.T.A. (Comprehensive Employment Training Act. SER built a partnership with employers to place training participants at their location for a specified amount of time. The training would include general office skills and a variety of other trainings were also available.

While receiving On the Job Training, he went on to work at Texas Eastern Corporation behind a desk. At the time, he was not sure whether a desk job was right for him but he pressed on which turned out to be just what he needed. After a few years, he moved on to work for the City of Houston where he is presently employed. Currently, Cruz R. Hinojosa, Jr., is a Civilian Supervisor with the Houston Police Department. He has been with the City for over 20 years.

Mr. Hinojosa was appointed to the Galena Park Independent School Board of Trustees in 2003 and he participates in the student’s commencement exercises yearly. He was later elected to the Board of Education for the Galena Park ISD. He has also served as a member of the Mexican American School Board Association (MASBA) and the Galena Park Community Resource & Training Center. Mr. Cruz is also a member of the Knights of Columbus of the Arch Diocesans of Galveston / Houston, LULAC Council #4703 and was a sponsor for Galena Park and Channelview High Schools LULAC Youth Council. In June 2004, he was chosen as The League of United Latin American Citizens’ (LULAC) Man of the Year for the State of Texas. Currently, Cruz serves as member of the Board of Directors for SER-Jobs for Progress; the Wendel Ley YMCA; East Harris County Senior Citizens Advisory Board; Early Head Start Advisory Council; La Oportunidad Advisory Council; Holocaust Museum Houston Outreach Committee and the Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards. He has been recognized by the Houston Dynamos Soccer Team and Anheuser-Busch as one of Houston’s 25 Outstanding Hispanic Leaders.

The On the Job Training he received at SER gave him the opportunity and self – confidence to change his career path and become more actively involved in the community.

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