Author: Shaquinta Bevans

Melissa entered Focus 360 with a strong work ethic and an unconventional professional background. Most of her experience had been in the entertainment industry, including touring as a backup dancer…

Mervin completed Focus 360 in August 2025 without securing employment, but he did not lose momentum. Determined to achieve stability for his family, he returned for an additional two weeks…

January invites reflection before momentum. It asks us to consider not only where we are going, but what has carried us here. In this pause between what has been and…

When Ms. Arroyo stepped into Focus 360, she felt the burden of her disappointment. As a single mother raising three children, she had invested months in job applications without achieving…

When Denise joined the Focus 360 class in East LA, she brought with her the weight of uncertainty. After losing her job at Goodwill in 2024 due to downsizing and…

When Rogel joined the Downtown Focus 360 program in March 2025, he knew something had to change. A father of two small children, Rogel was navigating the job search alone…

When Mrs. Hernandez was first referred to our office, she was overwhelmed by grief. Her daughter had been removed from her home, and she struggled to see a way forward.…

Lennis joined the Glendale Focus 360 program on March 17, 2025, bringing with her a radiant spirit, a love for matcha, and an enviable sense of style. As a devoted…

When Ms. Yuson first began Focus 360, she was unsure of her direction. She was juggling uncertainty about her career path while also dealing with instability in her personal life.…

On Thursday, June 26th, the Education Center West Conference Hall at the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) overflowed with pride, hope, and joy as family, friends, and staff…