Gabrieli
“Support provided through CareerSource Escarosa helped me get back on track to earning my degree in Paralegal Studies and find work to help support my family.” — Gabrieli “Andre” Davis, Army Veteran and Paralegal Studies Major
Customer Service Representative at CareerSource Escarosa
Gabrieli is a 61 year-old Army Veteran pursuing his Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies through the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP), a veteran education benefit program that ended before his training was completed. Mr. Davis, through counseling, was determined to complete his degree and applied for a Federal PELL Grant to fund the remainder of his education.
Mr. Davis is an ex-offender; it became apparent that even though he interviewed well and had quality credentials on his previous referrals from DVOP Representative Rachel Cain, he needed extra networking assistance to overcome this barrier to employment. Along with being an ex-offender, Mr. Davis is an older veteran which has distanced him from physically rigorous jobs, such as his prior work in the construction industry. Mr. Davis also qualified as a low income status participant and was referred to the National Caucus & Center on Black Aged Inc. (NCBA) Senior Employment Program. Through the NCBA program, Mr. Davis was placed as a customer service representative at CareerSource Escarosa through this program which provides part-time employment for up to four years. In this position, Mr. Davis has the flexibility to work around his school schedule. It also provides him with the supplemental income he needs to complete his degree and seek employment in his new field.
Submitted on behalf of DVOP Case Manager, Rachel Cain