GAINESVILLE, Fla. – When Antoine Bryant was fired from his job, he didn’t know what was in store for the future. He knew employment was a priority, but didn’t know what the steps were to achieve that–so he went to CareerSource North Central Florida for help.
On the doorstep of CareerSource NCFL, he wasn’t sure what he was looking for. What he discovered, however, was a center brimming with resources to help develop a new career plan.
Antoine needed a plan of action, and CareerSource NCFL provided the tools to help him to map his own.
In search of something new, Antoine signed up for “Opportunity Quest: Own Your Future” at CareerSource NCFL which offered him a chance to train while receiving on-the-job experience.
“The place lives up to its name,” he says. “It’s a wealth of resources, especially the class that I took–life-changing, literally life-changing. The class is invaluable.”
This 4-week, earn-while-you-learn program empowered him to achieve industry-specific credentials and increase his potential annual earnings. The center continues to support Antoine and other participants by providing assistance such as childcare referral, transportation costs, and other employment tools such as classes on networking, resume building, and hot jobs.
“Owning a business, having a business, and working for a business can help people become better employees and also broaden their minds to opening their own business,” he argues.
When Antoine came into CareerSource NCFL, he didn’t know how to move forward. CareerSource NCFL helped him every step of the way, providing support and guidance into his next chapter.
A newfound optimism for the future awaited him. With the help of a team of people who opened up new possibilities for him through the classes and business coaching that the center offers, Antoine began to envision a better future.
Overall, Antoine has become a better employee and team player through the training and classes that he received at CareerSource NCFL. Empowered with new knowledge and support, Antoine has built a stronger skill foundation and is excited to leap into his next chapter.