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Johnnie

Johnnie initially began his Orion training in our Office Skills and Customer Service Training Program. After completing the program his job search became challenging. Johnnie decided to come back and enroll in our Manufacturing Training Program where he received one-on-one instruction from a mentor while training in Chaku, Finishing, and Shipping & Receiving.

Orion’s training programs concentrate on both technical skills and soft skills. Johnnie credits the soft skills that he learned as greatly improving him as an employee. “I learned the value of getting to work on time,” Johnnie explained. “Returning from lunch and breaks on time is also important.”

In the time spent with Orion Johnnie proved to himself that he was capable of hard work again. Johnnie, recovering from a surgery, had lost confidence in his physical ability to perform each day in a full-time position. His time at Orion allowed him to increase his stamina and rebuild his fortitude. Johnnie said, “I know I have determination; Orion let me show that while I gradually got myself back into shape after I had surgery.”

I know I have determination; Orion let me show that while I gradually got myself back into shape after I had surgery.

– Johnnie / Manufacturing Graduate

After completing the training program Johnnie worked with an Orion Job Developer who assisted him with his job search. Johnnie believed in himself again. Has was able to shine during his interview and confidently win a position with Cintas as a Loader/Unloader and has been with them for over seven months.

Johnnie’s communication skill improved in the time he spent in Orion’s training. This is a tool he uses each day in his current job. “Cintas is very diverse,” Johnnie related. “There are probably a dozen different languages spoken here. Having an open mind and being able to communicate ensures that you will be successful in your job.”

“I’m thankful that I had the chance to showcase my skills at Orion,” Johnnie related. “Working one-on-one with my mentors was a positive experience. I learned to let my work speak for me, and that has really helped me at Cintas. Orion is the perfect place to be if you are unsure about how job ready you are. Orion staff will show you, and work with you to get you to where you need to be.”

Congratulations Johnnie!

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