Corps Connection
Sequoia Community Corps
Corpsmembers Attend Goverment Education Day Last month, four Corpsmembers were selected to attend Government Day at the State Capitol. Shaini Phelps, Guillermo Blanco, Catarina Rodriguez, and Alex Kirksey had the opportunity to meet with several legislators to share the impact of the Corps in their communities. The Corpsmembers highlighted the successes of YouthBuild and the Department of Recycling programs, detailing stories of building homes for low income families, and recycling over 2 million pounds of CRV material last fiscal year.
Corpsmembers pose inside the State Capitol.
The Corps provides more than professional and training opportunities for students like Guillermo Blanco, who feels the program has has helped him realize his potential. “I would probably be dead if it weren’t for the Corps,” said Guillermo, who was recently promoted to a Recycling Education Specialist. “This has been one of the most positive experiences of my life.”
Corpsmember Spotlight: Iliana Casas Iliana Casas joined the Corps in 2014 to assist with program data entry, filing, contracts, and other agency tasks. Her experience led to an opportunity to join the Energy and Housing team in October of last year as a program specialist. As a Corpsmember she said she learned the importance of following up with contacts and letting hard work speak for itself. Iliana is now working on her bachelor's degree in business management at Fresno Pacific University. Iliana Casas
"Never give up — show them what you're capable of and you will be given opportunities." Iliana said. Iliana’s hard work is recognized by her peers and her supervisors. “Iliana is a true asset to our team—she is a progressive thinker and problem solver who wants to see our department succeed," said Iliana's supervisor, Jacqueline Bean, senior program coordinator in Energy and Housing.
Volume Twelve — April 2015
INSIDE Earth Day 2015 Projects Program Spotlight YouthBuild