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Staffing and Career Success Story

What CLB Has Done For Me!!! ---By: A. J. Williams

In 1994, I was diagnosed with Optic-Neuritis.  This medical condition left me legally blind.  It also was the end of my career as a police officer.  I was forced to retire in 1996, on a medical disability.  

After retirement, I did some volunteer work in the public school system.  I also took on a job as an assistant at a personal training studio.  However, neither of these was fulfilling, emotionally or financially.  I felt as though something was missing in my life.  I was missing the since of being totally independent.  

In 2001, I was enrolled in the CLB computer class at the Riverdale location.  Carol Coleman, the computer instructor, taught me the basic computer skills that I was lacking.

She also emphasized the importance of punctuality, good working skills and ethics.  After completing this class, I felt a since of accomplishment.  I considered myself to be computer literate with a functional knowledge of JAWS.

I later applied for a job as a switchboard operator at Andrews Air Force Base through a contract that CLB maintain.  I was hired and worked as switchboard operator for two weeks, at which time I was promoted to the Office Manager.

CLB has given me the financial support that I needed to send my daughter to college without the fear of a financial burden.   I also like the idea that I am in a position to train individuals looking to become gainfully employed.