Priscilla at 22 years old was homeless and a drug addict. She kicked the drug habit on her own, but without any education was only able to get entry-level jobs. A friend introduced her to CMJTS, which helped her set her goals: earning her GED, obtaining work experience, and going to college. With support service help from CMJTS, Priscilla earned her GED, worked a temporary job at a library where she learned time management and other soft skills, and, in January 2017, she started the Healthcare Administrative Assistant program. Priscilla earned a 4.0 GPA during her first year and shared, “I am not a drug addict; I am a college student!”

“In the short term, I’d like to work at a mental health clinic as a receptionist. In ten years, when I’m done with my education, I want to work in elderly care. Thank you to my employment specialist. She is an amazing person.”