Success Stories


Gabriela Vargas


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Gabriela Vargas graduated from Le Grand High School in June, 2007. She has been enrolled in Mr. Govea's YOP since her junior year (2005) at Le Grand. The first summer of YOP work experience, she worked at the Granada Head Start in Planada. On her second year of work experience, she asked to be placed at Jamba Juice. When the six week program ended, the manager at Jamba Juice hired her and she has been working there since.

Gabriela is now attending Merced College while working at Jamba Juice. She is a very hard worker and is a true leader and success story!