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Ricardo Martinez, 19 years old, joined the Workforce Solution Alamo Youth Rural Program as a senior in High School. Prior to his enrollment in the program, Ricardo had a history of being an offender. He felt that because of the errors of the past, he would not be able to succeed. Regardless of his fears, Ricardo succeeded and through work experience at Flowfect, Inc. He was offered a full-time position upon completion of his hours. Ricardo expressed interest in becoming a Police Officer. Without hesitation, his Career Navigator and Ricardo attended a San Antonio recruitment event where Bexar County Sheriff Deputies would register him to take his physical and entry exam. Ricardo passed all the requirements and was hired as a Correctional Officer at Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. While Ricardo was working as a Correctional Officer, he was given the opportunity to take classes for his Texas Peace Officer     License and enrolled in the police academy. Ricardo successfully completed his training in the police academy and is now a Licensed Peace Officer! Ricardo is grateful to the SERCO Youth Alamo Program and his Career Navigator for the assistance on making his dream come true!