N’omi (24 years old) experienced a string of bad luck. He was laid off from two part-time jobs, his car was totaled in an accident, and he had to move out of his apartment on short notice. He contacted Golden Sierra to create an employment plan that could stabilize his situation. Taking advantage of the services available through the WIOA Youth program, N’omi enrolled in college classes and started applying for survival jobs within walking distance of home. Golden Sierra provided the necessary financial support that allowed him to catch up on bills, find roommates, and save money for a car. Soon after, he started planning for a career in Advanced Manufacturing. Golden Sierra introduced him to various companies and he secured a position as a Lathe Machinist at Martin Sprocket and Gear. He loves the 4-10 schedule and getting paid weekly! N’omi stopped by the career center to share the good news and thanked his case manager for the generous support and encouragement.