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Leonessy
Then:- From the Dominican Republic as a teen
- Interested in a career in healthcare
Now:
- Completed Direct Care Worker training
- Paid Work Experience as an elementary classroom aide
- Employed as an Activities Aide
- Mentored YES participants
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Caitlin
Then:- Single teen parent
- Living with her parents in a small house
- Employed part-time as a convenience store clerk
- Some training as a nursing assistant; no certification
- Desired a career in healthcare for financial stability
Now:
- Completed four certifications in one year
- Working full-time in healthcare
- Able to purchase a home for her & her son
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Riley
Then:- Minimal work experience
- Sought career direction & support
- Interested in a landscaping career pathway
Now:
- Job shadowed at Turbotville Landscape
- Completed a pain internship, gaining valuable experience in landscape design
- Attending Pennsylvania College of Technology
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Ian
Then:- No prior work experience
- Never created a resume or interviewed for a position
Now:
- Explored various training and education options
- Completed two job shadows
- Employed full-time in a manufacturing position
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Barry
Then:- Undecided about his career pathway
- Little prior work experience
Now:
- Participating in paid internship in career of choice
- Peer Ambassador for YES to the Future
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Hailey
Then:- Single parent
- Previously employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant
- No longer able to perform physical duties of her job
- Desired to remain in healthcare
Now:
- Mentored by a phlebotomist
- Completed phlebotomy course at Lock Haven University
- Passed National Phlebotomy Certification Exam
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Ashlee & Shawn
Then:- Siblings unsure of career pathways
- Desired direction & career support
Now:
- Ashlee earned her certification as a nursing assistant (CNA)
- Accepted full-time postion as a CNA
- Shawn is pursuing his career interest in Automotive Mechnanics
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