Building Confidence and a Career
Josiah first connected with SkillSource when he was a junior in high school, searching for career development opportunities in the construction field. After an unfortunate incident with a bully at school, Josiah dropped out, and turned to his SkillSource career counselor, Amanda, for help getting his GED. Within weeks, Josiah earned his GED and Amanda connected him to his first job experience with Firouzi Development in Moses Lake.
The work clicked. Josiah learned quickly, gained confidence, and showed determination on the job. What started as a short-term placement soon turned into a full-time offer. Firouzi hired him on at $19 an hour, giving Josiah his first big step into a high-demand industry.
The partnership between SkillSource and Firouzi made it possible. SkillSource helped Josiah with training and support services, while Firouzi provided real-world skills and a career entry point. “SkillSource helped me get my GED quickly and start working,” Josiah said. “They even paid for my GED, which made the process easier. If I were you, I’d get into SkillSource for the benefits and what they can do for you.”
Now 19, Josiah is looking ahead. This winter he’ll begin CDL training, and his next goal is to learn the electrical trade. For him, construction is never dull — the variety of the work and the opportunities to keep growing are exactly what he was searching for, and he’s excited about the future.
With a strong start and a clear path forward, Josiah is doing more than helping build homes, he’s building a strong foundation for a successful career.
