David Parker came to MND in December 2011. Despite the employment barriers he faced, including drug addiction and incarceration, David was persistent in looking for employment. “I kept coming back and MND kept giving me leads. Then, I used the resume writing and interview skills I learned at MND and finally got a job.” David was hired as a dietary aide at Coppin State University on January 17, 2011. “The support group on Thursdays really helped me during the week,” he recalls. “I don’t know if I would have made it without that support.” MND provided David with the skills to build his confidence and overcome his employment barriers. He learned how to conduct a good interview and speak about past mistakes productively.
When David was hired he felt relieved. “What they taught me here at MND, it really worked,” he recalls. David is extremely grateful for the support and skills MND provided. Now that he is employed he plans on saving money and staying connected to MND. “Coming to MND allowed me to get the tools I needed to get a job,” he says.
