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Meet Camryn!
Camryn graduated high school in 2023 and has continued to stay busy ever since! At 15 years old while in high school, Camryn started working at Marcello’s Pizza doing different tasks including folding napkins, getting silverware ready for customers, cleaning menus, cleaning tables, and taking dishes to the kitchen. She continues to work there one day a week.
Camryn also modeled for Jessica’s Closet through C-Luv Thrift Store during her Senior year of high school and… was crowned Prom Queen at her school’s 2023 Consortia Prom!
In October of 2023, Camryn started working for Chartwell’s, got a Job Coach in November of 2023, and works in two cafeterias in the Carlisle Area School District, where she attended school herself!
According to her Work Opportunities Unlimited Job Coach, Camryn has developed relationships with her coworkers, who are great supporters of her. She enjoys working in the same district that she went to school in, and often sees familiar faces. Camryn is contributing to the workforce, where she has found a sense of accomplishment and confidence.
As stated by a fellow employee, “Camryn does a little bit of everything!” Another one said Camryn is a “Big Help!” and a school staff member said that she’s the best worker and never complains about anything.
Camryn had this to say about her work experience “I like working here. I have the best coworkers!”
What she also likes about work is that she gets to buy her own clothes, and she also likes to save her money.
Something else exciting about Camryn is that she has a YouTube Channel and a TikTok account where she makes tutorial videos! These are quite educational, as she teaches all about lunch preparation, skincare routines, and make-up routines, just to name a few! She currently has over 10 tutorial videos on YouTube!
Camryn continues to be a joy to everyone around her. Her smile is contagious, and her work ethic is outstanding.
Camryn, you are amazing!
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