“I was laid off from my job in August of 2007.  I was looking for work with no luck.  I had been collecting unemployment and was asked to attend a meeting at Sutter County One Stop.  In the meeting I was asked if I was interested in going to school.
I said yes I was interested but I didn’t have any monies to go to school.  Sutter County One Stop said they could help pay for my school, which they did.  I am now going to school to become a Phlebotomist, EKG Tech, & a Lab Tech, which I feel will open a lot of doors for employment when I am finished with school.  I would like to thank Sutter County One Stop for helping me get into school.  It is very much appreciated.”

Thank you,
Sandra Beckett

“When my job of 18 yrs closed, I had no idea what I was going to do with myself, how to, or where to go!  When I went to EDD I was introduced to the WIA (Workforce Investment Act) program – “yes” to all my questions for my future and prayers that something would show up to help me.  I currently attend classes at the Sutter County One-Stop with help from WIA.  They have payed  for my classes, helped with book costs and helped with groceries when I first started to classes, because I was really in need.  And the best for last, they helped me with a clothing stipend for clothes used in office work, and my first interview clothing and shoes.”

Thank you for being there. 
Ruth

“I want to give thanks to Sutter County One Stop and to my personal counselor Araceli Gonzalez for all the financial support I was provided while going through the Registered Nursing Program.  Thanks to them I was provided financial aid for books, uniforms, and they even paid for my state boards.  You lifted a great weight off my shoulders and allowed me to concentrate fully on school.  Thank you!”

“I started attending classes here at the Sutter County One Stop in August of 2007 where I have been able to grow in my skills.  The school also allowed me to participate in the student body committee and help organize an event to earn money to improve the school. I am in the Medical Assistant program where I’ve learned many things. I hope to be completed by October 2008.  During my time at the Sutter County One stop I was greatly helped by the program WIA which purchased all of my books and uniforms for my MA class.  My counselor Araceli Gonzalez was a big help to me in accomplishing my goals.  I also appreciate Geneva Vargas, my MA class teacher, for all her support and encouragement. This school is great and makes you become the person that you want to be.”

“Coming to the Sutter County One Stop for employment search was the right, best decision. I’m very pleased with the service I received. Thank you S.C. One Stop.”

“Well, my name is Mellissa and I was stuck at a dead end job, making $300.00 every 2 weeks, when I looked into Sutter County One-Stop.  I was able to get right into the CNA class, and the class that I got into was able to work around my work schedule.  I was really stressed over how I would afford everything, just becoming a first time home buyer, and a mother of 2.  When I came to class they told me about the WIA program, and that’s when I had met Mady.  Mady had helped me pay for all my books, uniforms, etc.  I’m very happy with this program and I’m now on a path.  Thank you.”

Gurjit Bariach

JoAnna Tapia is prove that anyone can reach their goals, if they stay positive and determined! JoAnna was a student in the 11-month full-time LVN class offered by the One Stop. The One-Stop received a special statewide nursing initiative grant to train 15

Lamria Mattison came to the Sutter County One-Stop in June 2007 after hearing that our agency received a special statewide Nursing Initiative grant to sponsor high-growth occupations. The purpose of the grant was to train 15 C N A’s to become LVN’s in 11-months through an accelerated full-time LVN Program, in order to get more skilled nurses back into the workforce.

Lamria had previously attended school here and completed all of her pre-requisites for the LVN Program. She interviewed, passed her entrance exam, and completed the series of medical exams. Lamria started class on June 18, 2007 and only missed 2 days of class, during the 11-month program. She earned excellent marks in class and really became a role model for the other students in the class. Lamria successfully completed the course and graduated on June 26, 2008. She received a certificate of completion and will now begin studying for her state exam, in order to become a licensed LVN in the state of CA.