As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we will be highlighting individuals served by The Arc Jacksonville.?This month we are spotlighting Bert and Slyvia who earn a paycheck through Triumph Industries.
Bert Mallory
How long have you been in The Arc Program: Over 12 years
What do you enjoy most about Triumph Industries:
I love palletizing and working with my friend Lester Scott.
What have you learned since being a part of Triumph Industries: How to assemble boxes for the different contracts.
What?s your favorite thing to do outside of The Arc Jacksonville: Cut the grass, ride my bike and listen to music.
How has The Arc Jacksonville helped make your life better: Going to PSR has helped me know how to better handle myself when I get upset.
Sylvia Cortez
How long have you been in the Arc Program??23 years
What do you enjoy most about Triumph Industries: I like making the boxes, sorting the hangers and getting training on how to palletize and wrap.
What have you learned since being a part of Triumph Industries: That I?ve been doing good.? I?ve learned how to sweep.
What is your ?favorite thing to do outside of The Arc Jacksonville: I like watching TV, going to the zoo and visiting with my sister.? I also like to stay with Ms. Nicole and do different things with her.
How has The Arc Jacksonville helped make your life better: Gives me the opportunity to make money and at the same time I get to see my friends everyday.