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Our staff is accustomed to hard work. However, hard work alone does not insure the successful placement of our graduates. We require employment partners willing to commit to hiring CARITAS Works graduates who are ready, able, and willing to work. Our graduates are drug free, motivated, and well suited to assume an entry-level or transitional employment opportunity that holds the possibility for future growth. We want you to hire our graduates because it is good for our community, however we also encourage you to hire our graduates because it is good for your company.
If you are interested in one of our graduates below, please complete our inquiry form.
I grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from, the University of Wisconsin. I have been living in Richmond, VA for the past 32 years. Originally I went to work for 3M, then helped start and new business with my boss from 3M, for a German entrepreneur. Having had success with this for a few years I made a career change to the hospitality industry and helped open 3 successful local restaurants. I possess very strong interpersonal skills, analytical thinking and am able to see the big picture evolve. I enjoy traveling, museums, reading and food from around the globe.
I was born in Richmond, Virginia and lived in Manassas, Virginia for five years. I have been back in Richmond for the past ten years. I have over twelve years experience in warehouse supervision. For the past three years I was co-owner of a residential and commercial cleaning company called Luv-2-clean. I would like get back into warehousing. I have good leadership and strong supervisory skills. I’m a hard worker, self-motivated and well organized. In my spare time I love spending time with my two beautiful daughters and listening to music.
I was born and raised in Pekin, Illinois. I have lived in Richmond for the past two and a half years. My most enjoyable jobs included working as a utility clerk in a grocery store, as a dietary aide, and in janitorial services. I have strong customer service skills. I’m a hard worker and very dedicated and I have been recognized for this by previous employers. In my spare time I enjoy reading, watching sports on T.V. and spending time with family, and friends.
I am originally from Lynchburg, Virginia and moved to Halifax when I was six. I love sports, football and racing, but my passion is baseball. I was up for a pitching scholarship to Hampden Sydney but got injured in a practice and was not able to play. I continue to live my dream by coaching young kids, especially my nephew. I have been cutting hair for ten years, and I am really good with all of the tools of my trade. I love to see people smile after a good hair cut.
I am a Virginia native that returned here from Florida in 2008. I have always been a bit of an entertainer (I was a part-time lounge pianist for many years) and as a result hves spent over 25 years-- nearly my entire working life-- in the customer service/sales and marketing industries. I know the restaurant business from the ground up and have been in management and supervisory roles there and in retail. I have worked in all motifs from small intimate bistro settings to ballroom events serving 500 or more people.
I grew up in Lodi, N.J., a suburb outside of Manhattan, and moved to Richmond in 2001 because I was looking for a change. I love interacting with people and helping them achieve their goals. For the past few years, I worked at Strayer University in the financial aid department, and previously worked at Capital One in Human Resources. Before that, I owned and operated my own fitness center and had the opportunity to train 2 NBA players, 1 NFL player and numerous celebrities. I have very strong leadership and business management skills and a great work ethic. In my spare time, I love going to Church, watching sports and spending time with my family.
Give us a try. Fill out the following inquiry form or give us a call at 343-5008 to let us know of your interest.