Jose came to CareerCatchers through a Rapid Rehousing referral after spending several years incarcerated. Living in a shared home in the City of Gaithersburg, Jose was determined to rebuild his life. With support from CareerCatchers, he actively participated in Job Club and Empowerment Workshops and worked one-on-one with a career coach to apply for employment […]

I currently work as the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator at Interfaith Works, and I’m a proud mother of three beautiful children—ages 18, 6, and 5. My journey with CareerCatchers began during one of the hardest times in my life. At the height of the COVID pandemic, my family became homeless. We were living out […]

Yesyca M. knew she was capable of more.  With a background in business development and management, she had the skills and the drive to build a successful career. But working part-time in event planning and catering, earning just $14,000 a year, she couldn’t see a way forward. Her previous career advisor had promised help but […]