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Dezi Little realized that he needed to change his life after being convicted of a first-time felony. JOTO helped him set goals, prepare for interviews and find job leads.
After a short search, Little accepted a part-time office position at a commercial cleaning company. Little impressed the company and was soon promoted to full-time. After several months, Little decided to start his own commercial cleaning business with help from JOTO and other resources for entrepreneurs. Little secured his business operating license for Next Level Commercial Cleaning Services which has been operating for seven months.
“Look at me. If I can do it, you can do it,” Little advised current JOTO participants. “I did the work, but JOTO gave me the tools.”
About eight months ago, Rasha Nicholson started working for the Department of Social Services in High Point as an office specialist. She loves the people she works with and helping the office run smoothly. Rasha successfully found
a fulfilling career, but still had other challenges.
Rasha and her two daughters relied on public
transportation to get to work and school. The bus system
is relatively limited in High Point and the family spent a lot
of time waiting on the bus or walking long distances.
When Rasha learned how the Wheels to Work program could help her family, she applied.
After meeting all the requirements, including a defensive driving course, Rasha was awarded her
car in June. Rasha says, “I’m just excited that I’ll be able to get up and go with my girls — to school, to sports, everywhere.”
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