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 any results. Discouraged by her lack of work experience, she began to think that her efforts would never be enough, but everything...

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 budget cuts, Denise felt discouraged. She had enjoyed being part of a team and helping others, so the unexpected layoff left her questioning what would...

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 while juggling serious challenges, including childcare needs, a criminal background, and the looming risk of losing his housing. Determined to secure...

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. Through tears, she shared that the only thing she knew for certain was this: she needed to find a job to get her daughter back...

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 mother and punctual participant, she stood out for her positive energy and supportiveness despite facing a significant transportation barrier. Without a...

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. Her goals felt unclear, and her confidence was understandably shaken. During the first week, the facilitator helped Ms. Yuson shift her...

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 gathered to honor an extraordinary milestone at the 2025 High School Equivalency (HSE) Recognition Ceremony. But this wasn’t merely...

This time of year often symbolizes growth and renewal, but for Yuliana, it brought both. When she joined Focus 360 in early May, she was still carrying the weight of a recently failed catering business and uncertainty about what came next. But something shifted on the very first day. The facilitators’ positivity and...

When John enrolled in the Focus 360 program in Lancaster, he wasn’t just looking for a job—he was seeking a new direction. After working as a delivery driver in Los Angeles, personal challenges led him to relocate, leaving him unsure of how to begin again. The road forward wasn’t easy. Early on, John faced...