WorkAbility IV

Angelina Garcia is currently attending CSUSB, majoring in Sociology and after graduation in Spring 2021, she plans to continue her education to become a Social Worker. Currently, Angelina is gaining valuable experience interning as a Warm-Line Bilingual Counselor with Mental Health America in San Francisco. Her favorite part of her internship is listening and providing advice to callers experiencing mental health challenges.

WorkAbility IV provided Angelina with vocational counseling; résumé and mock interview assistance, and employment readiness workshops that prepared her for her internship. Angelina continues to participate in the WorkAbility IV program by attending workshops like the “Essential Skills for Finding, Getting and Keeping a Job” and “Disclosing Your Disability in the Workplace”. Angelina credits the WorkAbility IV staff for continually supporting and encouraging her during remote operations due to COVID-19.

A few words of advice from Angelina, “Take all of WorkAbility’s resources, attend workshops, and work with your WorkAbility IV counselor. They will help you navigate employment and internships, and of course, never give up!”

Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Join PVH Corporation in The Valuable 500 Pledge

This article discusses how clothing companies in the PVH (Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation) are working toward a higher commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. The Valuable 500 is a global movement working to get 500 of the world's largest businesses to commit to placing disability inclusion on their business leadership agendas. Click on the link below to find out about the other two important actions that corporations agree to take.

PVH.com (July 29, 2020) Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Join PVH Corp. in The Valuable 500 Pledge
https://www.pvh.com/news/valuable-500-pledge

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Anthony Roach graduated from CSUSB with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies in June 2017 and a Master of Science in Special Education in June 2020. He is currently working as a guest teacher at Desert Sands Unified School District. Anthony continues to develop his teaching style and obtain more hands-on experience working with special education students at his current job.
WorkAbility IV (WA-IV) provided Anthony with vocational counseling: résumé and mock interview assistance, and employment readiness workshops that prepared him for his career. The workshop that was his favorite that he learned the most from was the Disclosing Your Disability in the Workplace. Anthony learned about resources and how to approach his supervisor and human resources department for his personalized accommodations. Anthony also attended the Palm Desert Campus Job Placement Circle where he practiced his interview techniques and received feedback on how to improve his interview skills.
A few words of advice from Anthony, “No matter how frustrated you get in school, always keep going. Look at the resources given on campus and get assistance. It took me 7 years to achieve my goal and with follow through and not giving up, I am now teaching in the Coachella Valley.”