CSER Sustainability Report (English) - high res-rev - Flextronics

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6 Our People
Testimonial
My name is Maria Rios Ramos. I
joined Flextronics as a temporary
operator stationed at the printed
circuit board assembly line right
after junior high school without
any work experience. I recall how
nervous and overwhelmed I was
on my first day at work at the
sight of endless lines of
machines. As I underwent
training, I started to learn the
different aspects of work at the
factory. I was soon promoted to
become a universal operator.
I had basic computer operating
knowledge and harbored a
dream of becoming a Data Entry
Clerk. An opportunity struck
when my supervisor informed me
of a data entry clerk vacancy at
the warehouse. I applied for the
position and was elated when my
application was accepted. I didn’t
realize that warehouse operation
was a lot more complicated
than I thought. I had to follow up
on purchase orders, employee
payroll issues and deal with
suppliers. Feeling unequipped, I
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sensed a strong need to further
empower myself by improving my
skills, but I realized that would
cost money and time away from
my five-year old son.
One day, I discovered that
Flextronics was offering an
on-site high school education
scholarship program. About 200
employees applied and I was
one of the lucky ones to get
the scholarship; credit it to my
supervisor who supported me
through the internal selection
process. I have never looked
back since then; I gave my
undivided attention to obtain my
high school diploma. After two
years of hard work, I graduated
along with 89 other colleagues.
This opened the door to career
progression, which led to my
financial stability.
I’m also proud to say that I
have managed to overcome my
timidity and have become more
sociable. I also developed a
stronger sense of responsibility
in everything I do. My son is my
biggest source of motivation
and today, I am more equipped
to provide him with a better
future. I’m glad to work for this
corporation as Flextronics has
provided a better life for me and
my family.
Maria Rios Ramos
Warehouse Clerk
Guadalajara South Campus
Flextronics CSER Report 2010 / 2011