Meet Renel

"I feel proud to support myself and work toward a better future for my family."

Renel Fils-Aime left Haiti due to the violence and instability and arrived in Boston in 2024 under temporary protected status. Renel chose Boston for its reputation as a city of opportunity and growth and is living in Dorchester.

Renel was committed to working and secured work authorization as soon as possible. He connected with Goodwill Boston Career Center and enrolled in the First Step Program, which offers training in essential work readiness skills, including job search strategies, professional behavior, and workplace dependability. With the support of the career center, Renel secured his first job in the United States as a security officer with Unconquerable Security Solutions.

Renel’s job has given him a sense of hope for the future. His family remains in Haiti and he regularly sends back money. “This opportunity has changed my life,” Renel said. “I feel proud to support myself and work toward a better future for my family.”