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Meet Edward Mares – Torrance

Workforce Challenge:

26-year-old Edward Mares had a very limited work history with his last position being in retail as a seasonal hire. He was attending classes at Cal State University Long Beach working towards getting his BA degree in Computer Engineering. He submitted his resume for a machinist position at L-3 Communications in Torrance but was informed he didn’t have enough experience.

Meet Edward Mares – Torrance

Workforce Solution:

L-3 Communications had worked with the Torrance One-Stop Center several times in filling positions and reached out to the One-Stop Center to see if Edward might be eligible for a paid OJT work contract. The One-Stop Center reviewed Edward’s light machinery experience history he gained from college classes and was able to qualify him for the WIOA OJT program.

Outcome and Benefits:

Edward successfully completed the three-month OJT and was hired for a full time position by L-3 as a Machinist Precision B.

"Edward is grateful for the help he received from the Torrance One-Stop Center staff in qualifying him for the OJT training and thanks L3 Technologies for giving him the opportunity to succeed."

South Bay Workforce Investment Board
11539 Hawthorne Blvd., 5th Floor Hawthorne, CA 90250
Phone: (310) 970-7700
Email: info@sbwib.org

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