Up for the Challenge: Aiden\u2019s Story<\/h1>

The youngest of six children, Aiden is a college student who loves being outdoors, enjoys bowling and has a black belt in Taekwondo. A member Phi Theta Kappa, he currently possesses an impressive 3.9 GPA. Aiden came to employU looking to gain more work experience. Though he had previously participated in several Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE\u2019s), Aiden and his mother both felt that Aiden wasn\u2019t being challenged enough in his previous experiences. Aiden wanted a chance to show his full potential in the workplace.  <\/p>\n

As soon as Employment Specialist, Chris, met Aiden, he saw that Aiden was an intelligent, gifted young man. Aiden was scheduled for an interview with Jackie Lytton, the worksite supervisor at Citrus County Chronicle for a WBLE.  He started his WBLE at the Chronicle shortly afterward. Aiden worked as an \u201cAdministrative Support.\u201d His main duties consisted of restocking office supplies, relocating leftover newspapers into the recycling area, and preparing mail-out flyers. <\/p>\n

As the weeks progressed at the Chronicle, Chris noticed a change in Aiden\u2019s behavior. Aiden began to demonstrate more confidence and slowly started to come out of his shell.  Aiden\u2019s work performance also left quite an impression on the staff at the Chronicle. During Chris\u2019s routine visits to the worksite, Jackie would frequently share positive feedback and her staff\u2019s experience when interacting with Aiden. Before Aiden could complete his work training at the Chronicle, he received another referral and requested to complete a second work training at the Chronicle. Jackie and the Chronicle staff were very excited that Aiden would have the opportunity to continue working with them.  For his second WBLE with The Chronicle, Aiden worked as a \u201cNewspaper Sorter.\u201d This required him to work with a team, on an assembly line and they would collect the newspapers, assemble them, and stack them into a machine, which would then automatically wrap them into a bundle. He also would routinely stock office supplies in various departments at the worksite, and relocate leftover newspapers into the recycling area. Aiden would also assist with preparing mail-out flyers and auditing and organizing files for the administrative department. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy team and I are so thankful that Aiden came to us. He has surpassed all expectations. We never have to worry that he won\u2019t show up or do his list of duties. \u2026He moves so quickly and efficiently. He\u2019s like our little energizer bunny\u2026He is so professional in dealing with the employees. Everyone has noticed him and has enjoyed having his energy and help with their projects,\u201d Jackie says of Aiden. <\/p><\/p>

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\u201cMy team and I are so thankful that Aiden came to us. He has surpassed all expectations. We never have to worry that he won\u2019t show up or do his list of duties. \u2026He moves so quickly and efficiently. He\u2019s like our little energizer bunny\u2026He is so professional in dealing with the employees. Everyone has noticed him and has enjoyed having his energy and help with their projects.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

But Jackie isn\u2019t the only one who has noticed Aiden\u2019s growth and success. Aiden\u2019s mom, Cheri, tells us since Aiden joined employU he has progressed in such a positive way and is becoming more confident, communicative, outgoing, and independent. Cheri further states that Aiden has become more outspoken at his church\u2019s youth group and is telling jokes to his peers. Cheri described the positive changes in Aiden\u2019s behavior and stated that each work training has contributed to these important changes in her son\u2019s development as a young adult. Chris explains, \u201cThe pride and joy that Cheri had while talking about her son is not something I can easily describe. One thing I did take away from speaking with Cheri was that Aiden\u2019s family was grateful for the employU program and Aiden\u2019s success is certainly a heartfelt experience for all those involved.\u201d\u00a0 For more information on our employment services visit\u00a0https:\/\/employu.org\/client-services\/<\/a>\u00a0or contact us using the form below.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

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