STAGES Spotlight on Erika

Work Experience:

• Paid Employment : USF Parking / Sun dome  1/2009 – Present

Job Training / Internship:

• Bulls Den / Food Service
• Athletic Dept/ Basketball Women’s Team
• Marshall Center Pizza/ Food Service
• Botanical Gardens/ Plant Propagator
• Patel  Elementary/ Custodial
• FMHI Mail Room/ Mail Clerk

My best job experience was with the Women’s Basketball Team. I really enjoyed the position because I really love SPORTS! The USF Women’s Basketball Team won the WNIT Championship. All the players, coaches, managers and I are going to receive the championship ring.

From the parents:  STAGES has provided Erika the opportunity to experience college life.  These two years have gone by so quickly but it has been two solid years of Erika learning, socializing and maturing.  I am still amazed at what she has accomplished and the support she has received from everyone she encountered when doing on-the-job-training.  I want to thank the teachers at STAGES for providing the guidance and understanding to help Erika complete this program.  STAGES has taught Erika what to expect when she gets out into the work field and the responsibilities that go along with it and it has also taught me to let go and have faith in Erika’s abilities. 

Update May 2009