Allied Vocational Rehabilitation
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Wednesday, December 07, 2005
James P., a former Allied student was honored at “The Many Faces of Success” awards ceremony held at the Doubletree Hotel in Orange, California. The event, presented by the California Association of Rehabilitation & Reemployment Professionals (CARRP), recognized the achievements of over 60 injured workers who have successfully returned to the workforce after completing the vocational rehabilitation process.
Allied’s honoree is proof that vocational rehabilitation really works! As a manager of a body shop, James had many responsibilities including hiring, training, and inventory control. Unfortunately, he injured his lower back while pushing a horse trailer. Because heavy lifting or bending aggravated his injury, his only choice was to find a less physically demanding job.
It was his son who first suggested a career in the real estate appraisal industry. As a mortgage banker, James’s son knew that real estate appraisers are in demand thanks to the record number of individuals taking advantage of the low interest rates and refinancing of their homes.
With encouragement from his family and help from his vocational rehabilitation counselor, James enrolled in Allied’s Real Estate Appraisal course. To receive daily assistance with his coursework and assignments, James selected Allied’s special On Track Personal Service option.
However, when it was time to take the state exam, James encountered a bit of difficulty. Although he struggled, he was determined not to give up. James studied even harder and passed the state licensing exam on his third try.
James is now working as an Appraisal Trainee for a company in Yorba Linda, California. He’s learning a lot from his supervisor and is working toward completing the 2000 hours required by the state of California to receive his full Real Estate Appraisal License.
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