Jewel-Osco gave him time to recover. He came back to a career.
Francisco was eager to work but faced serious health challenges that delayed his start. Jewel-Osco gave him the time he needed. A year later, he was full-time. After more than a year, he moved into a career in construction.
Francisco's path to his first job at Jewel-Osco wasn't a straight line. He was eager to work, but serious health challenges briefly delayed his start.
Thanks to a long-running relationship between Jewel-Osco and Bridges, Francisco's manager gave him the time he needed to recover. When he was ready, he came back.
Once he started, Francisco proved himself quickly: reliable, dedicated, strong work ethic. His performance earned him a transition into full-time status, an opportunity he was proud to achieve.
After more than a year of success at Jewel-Osco, Francisco used the skills and confidence he'd gained to move into a career-oriented role in construction.
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