Jessica is a Carpenter Apprentice with Local 409. She was born and raised in El Salvador, where she also attended college for 3 years to study law. Before completing her degree, she made the decision to move to the United States for financial stability and a better life. Soon after arriving in the U.S., Jessica worked at a warehouse driving forklifts and performing maintenance work, which helped her to realize that she wanted a career in the construction industry. After speaking with a family member about working in a union, she decided it would be a great career opportunity that would offer a better future for her and her family. Jessica applied with The Carpenters Union Local 409 and was sponsored into the program.
Recently Jessica has been hired by SSW as a Carpenter Apprentice to be a part of the team building falsework for the new Viaduct. Jessica said, "I am happy to be here working with a company that takes good care of their employees". She is grateful for the opportunity and excited to be working on the 6th St. project's unique design!
