Brain Fitness Stories: Kenneth Flores

Getting back to business.

56-year old Kenneth Flores had worked as an electrician since he immigrated to California from Belize in 1972. But when the state passed a law requiring that electricians be certified, he was in trouble. “I took the test 3 times,” Flores said, “and all 3 times, I failed.” Without the certification, Flores says he was out of work for a year. During that time, he took a Brain Fitness Program class as part of the Los Angeles School District’s adult education program. When Flores took the electrician certification program the next time, he passed with flying colors. Flores says he was confident he was going to pass because since doing the Brain Fitness Program, studying for the test was so much easier. “I could remember a whole lot of things I couldn’t remember before. It makes me more focused and my mind doesn’t stray anymore.” Today, Kenneth Flores is happily back at work as a certified electrician.