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growing tallerA quar ter ly newslet ter for supporters of Ta l ler San Jose
Meet Alejandra
Meet Jorge
Amigo Spotlight ten years ago, when Mimi and Jim Cora first met Sister eileen Mcnerney, taller San Jose’s founder, they did not realize that they would both become invested in expanding the agency’s impact in the community. when Jim, who was chairman of the board of St. Joseph Hospital at the time, happened to mention to Sister eileen that his wife was an artist, she didn’t hesitate to convince Mimi to help a group of taller San Jose’s students express themselves through art and poetry. these frequent meetings
with the students hooked Mimi. “Meeting these youth, and hearing about the difficulties that they have overcome,” she says, “convinced me that i needed to be more involved with the group.”
Since 2002, Mimi and Jim have worked hard to help taller San Jose connect to not just their friends and family, but also to larger corporations, such as anaheim’s Disneyland resort. Jim, the past president and chairman of Disneyland international, has been instrumental in linking taller San Jose to the expertise and resources of the Disneyland resort. Jim spent 43 years at Disney, working his way up from a part-time attraction host. He is a firm believer in what taller San Jose teaches—that if you work hard and take responsibility for your actions, then you can get ahead and make a living for yourself. “we stay involved because of taller San Jose’s positive outcomes—two years later, 80% of the young people that the agency places are still employed,” says Jim.
Mimi still lends her artistic talents to the group and will serve, once again, as the chair of the 2013 light Up a life gala on Saturday, September 14th at the turnip rose Promenade & gardens. She looks forward to leading another successful event at a new venue and encourages guests to support amigo scholarships just as she and Jim have done. Jim and Mimi urge potential donors to consider what their gift will support. “taller San Jose does not give handouts, rather they impart on young people a much larger gift—the power to change themselves through hard work and determination.”
Current Office Careers Academy Intern
Age: 21
Hometown: Santa Ana
What did your life look like before coming to Taller San Jose? i started using drugs after my parents’ divorce. i lived with my mom, but we never got along.
Do you have a high school diploma?Yes. i graduated from orange High School with a good gPa but had no sense of direction or goals for my future.
Have you ever had a job?i got my first job when i was 16 years old. i’ve had a few other minimum wage jobs since then, but
never worked anywhere for very long since i would frequently show up late or not at all.
How did you find out about Taller San Jose? My boyfriend, a graduate of the construction program, encouraged me to enroll when i lost my most recent job because of my punctuality and discipline issues.
What do you like most about the Office Careers Academy? the strict and structured environment has really helped me figure out what i want for my future. i already feel like i am more confident, responsible, organized and punctual.
What are your plans for the future? after graduation i hope to get a job as an administrative assistant. i also want to go back to school and focus on completing my aa so that i can transfer to a four year university.
2007 Office Careers Academy Graduate
Age: 27
Current Position: Sherriff’s Correctional Services Assistant
Wage: $23.95 plus incentives
Health Benefits: Full (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)
How do you think you have changed since graduation? i am much more comfortable talking in front of people and feel a lot more confident. i now
manage 30 or more inmates on a daily basis.
What do you like about working for the Sheriff’s Department? i have always wanted to work for the county like my older siblings. i enjoy that every day is different and that there are opportunities for growth.
What goals do you have for your future?i am currently working towards becoming a Deputy Sheriff. it’s ironic because i used to think cops were just harassing me or my friends for sport. now i realize they are just doing their job.
Have you achieved all seven steps to success?Yes. i even purchased my first car from a local dealership.
What accomplishment(s) are you most proud of? i am really proud of my career and that i never gave up and just kept working towards my dream even when people told me to quit or settle for less!
Spring 2013
name Title Company Wage per Hour
Jessica Medical Assistant Hoag Urgent Care $12.00
Joanna Admin Waste Management $13.00
Jocelyn Office Assistant revenue Cycle Services $14.00
Joel Sales Associate pep Boys $9.30
Jose Solar inspector Americal Solar Direct $15.00
Josh painter Apprentice AgC $14.67
Juan Helper Hope Builders $10.00
Karina receptionist intern Taller San Jose $10.00
Leo Overnight Embee $13.50 Supervisor
Maria placement project UEi College $17.00 Coordinator Career Services
Maria Office Assistant Law Offices of $10.00 Juan Laguna
Marisol Admin Assistant Lucky Star Trucking $10.00
Martha patient Care Western Dental $10.00 Coordinator
Monica Sales Lead Crazy 8 $10.00
ramiro Cement Laborer Jasper Masonry $10.00
reynold Laborer SS Mechanical $17.15 Engineering
rodolfo File Clerk Deutsche Bank $11.00
rolando Drywall installer portrait Homes $33.00
Sandra File Clerk Deutsche Bank $11.00
Tiffany Carpentry Layout McCarthy $14.97
Vanessa Medical Assistant MemorialCare $14.00
Victor Helper Hope Builders $10.00
Vincent installer Solar Service Center $14.00
Everybody Needs an AmigoEach year, 300 young people enroll in Taller San Jose looking for a way out of their troubles. We are looking for an Amigo – a $1,000 scholarship sponsor – for each one of them. Here are just a few ways an Amigo helped Alejandra and Jorge:
• 16 weeks of hands-on training in the Office Careers Academy gave them marketable skills.
• Life skills workshops on time management helped them become more reliable and organized.
• Weekly sessions with a case manager helped them keep on track with their goals like finding employment, purchasing a car and going back to school.
To sponsor a $1,000 Amigo scholarship, please call (714) 543-5105 ext. 121 or visit www.tallersanjose.org.
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Goal: 300Amigos
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Thank you to the 295 Amigos from 2012!
Hope Builders Update
New at Taller San Jose
I like Mother Teresa’s quote, “Help one person at a time and always start with the ones nearest you.” I learned a lot from her. I learned that I didn’t need to go to Calcutta or Sub-Saharan Africa to follow the gospel and to make life better for people. I learned that there were young people in
Santa Ana that were dying before they’d had a chance to live and that they were right in front of me. My prayer became “Lord Jesus, just help me get one more young person out of prison, out of the gang, off of drugs and on to a full and productive life – inch by inch, just one more.” We’ve been successful at Taller San Jose because you have generously partnered with us in re-constructing the lives of young people. I can only thank you with my prayers.
If you would like to include Taller San Jose in your will or estate plans, please contact Christa Sheehan, director of evaluation and advancement at (714) 543-5105, ext. 112.
Dear Friends,
i recently came across the name badge i wore at my first job. i was a high school student and worked at a hardware store as a cashier and stocked shelves. the owner was my father’s business associate; and, although i was a pretty responsible 16 year old, i’m sure it was my dad who got me the job. i’ve had some kind of job ever since. in those days, my paycheck paid for afternoons at the movies with friends or that must have accessory, not the mortgage and school tuition; but nonetheless, it taught me the value of work in providing me choices. as i reminisced over that name badge, a number of things occurred to me that are just as true to our work at taller San Jose:
1. a personal contact gets you a lot closer to a job than anything else;
2. a job gives you freedom provided you step up to the responsibilities attached; and,
3. if you’ve got numbers 1 and 2 in place, then, the likelihood of staying employed increases tremendously.
empowering disadvantaged young people with the skills they need to get a job and keep it while providing a parent’s endorsement to a friendly employer is what makes taller San Jose work. i am grateful to the numerous tutors, mock interviewers, employers and donors who stand with us to make sure that a young person has the opportunity to get a solid
foothold into the world of work.
Warmly,
Shawna Smith, CEO/Executive Director
Ajob is one of the most important and powerful tools for stabilizing a young life. Focused on a double bottom line, Hope Builders extends the mission of taller San Jose by expanding employment opportunities to graduates of its construction training program. Both the
company’s reputation for quality workmanship and business portfolio are growing. in the past year Hope Builders has become the general contractor of choice for rehab work and accomplished the following successes in numbers:
In January, the office Careers academy launched a business simulation. “we wanted to
incorporate new technology and a new way of learning,” shared Martha guzman, program manager for taller San Jose’s Healthcare and Business academies. “this hands-on approach to learning allowed interns to deepen their skills and exposed them to different real world job functions.”
over the course of the three week simulation, interns acted as employees of a virtual distributions company, materials supplier, corporation and bank. the simulation helped interns strengthen their problem solving, communication, delegation and collaboration skills by challenging them to support the daily operations of each company. interns were required to apply and interview for the various positions and were assigned roles accordingly. tasks included processing sales shipping orders, invoices and checks; preparing orders online and by phone; managing a bank account; and conducting payroll.
Sonia was selected to serve as general manager and was responsible for overseeing the entire operation. “acting as the general manager was a huge confidence boost for me,” says Sonia. “i’ve always been shy, so managing all of the different departments and my classmates, assisting with phone calls and giving tours has helped me
grow and improve my abilities to multitask and prioritize.”
not everyone was as excited as Sonia for the new exercise. Her classmate, ramiro, admits that he and some of his peers were skeptical about the change from a structured training program to an office environment at first. “we thought our instructor was making us do this so she wouldn’t have to teach! on the first day of the simulation she handed us our job descriptions, procedures and chain of command and told us to get started.” within the first week ramiro realized that his instructor was on to something.
“It really forced me to grow. I was so used to being coddled that I didn’t realize I could actually learn how to do something new on my own. Now I know I can do anything I set my mind to!”
taller San Jose looks forward to continuing the business simulation with the next cohort of office Careers academy interns.
Greetings from Shawna Smith
Get Involved
Partner Highlight
I like Mother Teresa’s quote, “Help one person at a time and always start with the ones nearest you.” I learned a lot from her. I learned that I didn’t need to go to Calcutta or Sub-Saharan Africa to follow the gospel and to make life better for people. I learned that there were young people in
Santa Ana that were dying before they’d had a chance to live and that they were right in front of me. My prayer became “Lord Jesus, just help me get one more young person out of prison, out of the gang, off of drugs and on to a full and productive life – inch by inch, just one more.” We’ve been successful at Taller San Jose because you have generously partnered with us in re-constructing the lives of young people. I can only thank you with my prayers.
If you would like to include Taller San Jose in your will or estate plans, please contact Christa Sheehan, director of evaluation and advancement at (714) 543-5105, ext. 112.
Randy Highland, president, and Mark Mardock, executive vice president, California region of McCarthy Building
Companies, were first introduced to taller San Jose in 2003 by richard Heim, president and Ceo of Clark Construction group. richard asked them to join him on taller San Jose’s Construction & green technology academy advisory Board.
over the past six years, McCarthy Building Companies has hired seven taller San Jose graduates and continues to strengthen its partnership with taller San Jose. “McCarthy is proud to partner with taller San Jose and do our part to help those less fortunate in the community. the young people that we have hired from taller San Jose are eager to learn and have proven to be dedicated, hard-working employees,” says Mark.
as a member of the Construction academy’s advisory board, Mark recruits other employers to get involved. He hosts the annual Builder’s lunch at taller San Jose along with Clark Construction group, Hensel Phelps Construction Co. and PCl Construction Services, inc. this event is invaluable to the organization as it raises funds for taller San Jose’s job training programs, provides links to employment for graduates and introduces other potential partners to the organization.
taller San Jose is grateful to McCarthy Building Companies for their help in building a foundation to provide brighter futures for the unskilled and unemployed youth of our community and is proud to recognize them as our Best of Friends Honoree at this year’s 17th annual light Up a life gala.
You can help build futures at Taller San Jose by getting involved. Here are just a few ways you can help:
Volunteer Help a young person advance their business skills by volunteering as a mock interviewer; or, join the Planning Committee and help organize our 17th annual light Up a life gala on Saturday, September 14, 2013. For more information, contact laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext. 123.
Hire a Graduateif your company is seeking trained and reliable candidates, consider hiring a taller
San Jose graduate as your next employee. For more information, contact Meghan Medlin, employment services manager, at (714) 543-5105 ext. 138.
DonateSponsor a $1,000 amigo Scholarship, make a gift in honor of someone special, or ask about your company’s matching gift program. any amount that you can generously give will help change a life at taller San Jose. to make a gift, contact abigail Castillo at (714) 543-5105 ext. 121.
Attend Taller San Jose WORKS
get an insider’s tour of the organization – walk through taller San Jose’s 10,000 square foot warehouse, step into a mock medical office, learn about our Steps to Success, and more.
Upcoming tour Dates:
• May 14, 1:00 PM
• June 11, 8:30 aM
• July 9, 1:00 PM
to rSVP for a monthly tour, or set up a private tour (taller San Jose can also visit your corporate offices), contact laura Palmer at (714) 543-5105 ext.123.
Sister Eileen Legacy Society
Taller San Jose Board of Directors - Jeffrey Randolph, Board Chair, Shawna Smith, CEO/Executive Director,
Dolores Gonzalez-Hayes, Richard Heim, Tom Honan, Christopher Leo, Sister Eileen McNerney, CSJ, Kathleen D. Rodin,
Katie Skelton, Larry Stofko, George Urch, Angela Wergechik, Kevin Wijayawickrama
Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
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Save the Date
17th AnnualLight Up A LifeSaturday, September 14, 2013
Turnip Rose Promenade & Gardens
honoring
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
Alysia Document Discover $12.00 Specialist Home Loans
Andrew Maintenance Silverado Senior Living $9.50 Assistant
Angela Data Entry Deutsche Bank $11.00
Anh Data Entry Deutsche Bank $11.00
Antonio Production Worker Sweet Life $9.00
Ashley Front Office St Jude Endocrinology $12.25 Medical Assistant
Brandon Carpenter Penta Construction $37.50 Journeyman
Brenda Office Intern Wells Fargo $10.00
Casey Masonry Laborer Jasper Masonry $10.00
Cesar Composite Coast Composites $10.00 Technician
Christian General Laborer John M Frank $12.00 Construction
Corie Front Office Hoag $12.00
Cynthia Data Entry Deutsche Bank $11.00
David Customer DDS Legal $13.00 Service Rep
Donald QC Technician Braun $12.65
Donald Front End Costco $11.00
Edward Laborer FirstLine Staffing $10.00
Flor Service Rep Safeway Garage Doors $9.00
Guadalupe Customer Service American Auto Finance $9.00
Gustavo Helper Hope Builders $10.00
James Electrical Bergelectric $13.00 Apprentice
Name Title Company Wage per Hour Name Title Company Wage per Hour
Jessica Medical Assistant Hoag Urgent Care $12.00
Joanna Admin Waste Management $13.00
Jocelyn Office Assistant Revenue Cycle Services $14.00
Joel Sales Associate Pep Boys $9.30
Jose Solar Inspector Americal Solar Direct $15.00
Josh Painter Apprentice AGC $14.67
Juan Helper Hope Builders $10.00
Karina Receptionist Intern Taller San Jose $10.00
Leo Overnight Embee $13.50 Supervisor
Maria Placement Project UEI College $17.00 Coordinator Career Services
Maria Office Assistant Law Offices of $10.00 Juan Laguna
Marisol Admin Assistant Lucky Star Trucking $10.00
Martha Patient Care Western Dental $10.00 Coordinator
Monica Sales Lead Crazy 8 $10.00
Ramiro Cement Laborer Jasper Masonry $10.00
Reynold Laborer SS Mechanical $17.15 Engineering
Rodolfo File Clerk Deutsche Bank $11.00
Rolando Drywall Installer Portrait Homes $33.00
Sandra File Clerk Deutsche Bank $11.00
Tiffany Carpentry Layout McCarthy $14.97
Vanessa Medical Assistant MemorialCare $14.00
Victor Helper Hope Builders $10.00
Vincent Installer Solar Service Center $14.00
Last year, Taller San Jose raised over
$500,000 in net proceeds, thanks to the
event sponsors, attendees and volunteers.
On behalf of Mimi Cora, event chair, we
invite you to join us for the 17th Annual
Light Up A Life gala on September 14,
2013 at the Turnip Rose Promenade &
Gardens. To maximize the resources and
efficiencies of the gala we have selected
a new and more centrally located venue
that will allow us to utilize technology to
streamline registration, auction bidding
and cashiering while ensuring our students
and mission remain the focus of what
promises to be a truly inspiring evening.
Get involved!
Taller San Jose seeks additional
corporate sponsors and special event
planning committee members. For more
information please contact Laura Palmer,
fundraising and external relations
manager, at (714) 543-5105 ext. 123
