"Goodskills gave me the confidence to get my life back on track."
De Lanio was feeling defeated about life. He lacked the things he desired and felt stuck, unsure how to reach his goals. Although he longed for a purposeful job, he struggled with confidence and guidance,
making it difficult to connect with employers due to past challenges.
When a friend introduced him to Goodskills Career Builder, De Lanio eagerly enrolled in the next session in Niagara Falls. He often arrived early and asked insightful questions about the material and how to enhance his chances of landing his ideal job. Through the manufacturing pathway at Goodskills, De Lanio built on his existing skills, earned his OSHA 10 certification for workplace safety, and completed forklift training - skills he now uses daily. With this focused training, valuable certifications, and an updated resume, he was ready for success in the job market.
After facing some initial hurdles finding the right position, his resume caught the eye of TAM Ceramics, a partner of Goodskills that manufactures ceramic powders. De Lanio applied the interview strategies he had learned, impressing everyone at TAM with his enthusiasm, energy, and curiosity. As a result, he received an offer for a Batch Operator position. On the same day he learned of his interview opportunity, De Lanio received notification that he was accepted into the CNC Machining Program at Orleans-Niagara BOCES to further advance his skills.
De Lanio’s drive to learn, passion for helping others, and willingness to share his
journey inspires everyone he meets.