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In many places throughout the world, it's easy for workers
with disabilities to "fall through the cracks of society."
It happened to Juan Pablo, a 23-year-old Argentinean born
with a mental disability. He was fortunate enough to attend
a secondary school that prepared him for work in the real
world once he finished the curriculum, but upon graduation,
he found it difficult to convince employers to give him a
chance and get that first job.
Once we interviewed Juan Pablo, we were
certain he would be an excellent addition to the service
team at Repsol - one of Argentina's top chains of fuel
and convenience stores. Repsol YPF agreed, and hired
Juan Pablo as a Manpower Associate.
The position at Repsol YPF is the kind of experience that
will help Juan Pablo and other disadvantaged individuals gain
confidence in their abilities, broaden their potential opportunities
and achieve a degree of independence. Today, Juan Pablo works
as a cashier in the retail area of a Repsol YPF service station.
He is also responsible for assignments in the facility's kitchen
and service areas.
Repsol YPF was so impressed with his performance on the job
that they recently offered him a permanent position.
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