06/12/2026
💻👏 Congratulations to Manuel "Manny" Cavyell on a successful Work Experience at Comp-U-Talk in Coos Bay! 👏💻
Manny started working as an IT Bench Tech in April, putting years of self-taught computer building and networking experience to work in a real-world setting. Thanks to the support of Janet Riley, owner of Comp-U-Talk and Medical Outfitters, Manny was able to step into a role that matched his technical skills while also helping him develop valuable customer service experience.
One of Manny's favorite parts of the job is building new PCs and transferring customers' data from their old computers to their new systems. While the technical side came naturally, learning to work the register and interact with customers pushed him outside of his comfort zone.
🗣️ "At first, working the register and talking to people was challenging because I wasn't used to doing that and I didn't feel comfortable. But working with Jerry and Janet has helped me and it became easier the more I practiced."
This is exactly what Work Experiences are designed to do—help participants build both the hard skills and soft skills needed for long-term success. 🚀
We're excited to share that things have gone so well that Manny will continue working part-time at Comp-U-Talk after his Work Experience ends! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Manny on his accomplishments and thanking Janet Riley and the team at Comp-U-Talk for investing in the next generation of skilled workers. 👏💙
Funded in whole or part through WIOA/USDOL. This is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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