Meet Erica! 👋🎓

In 2005, Erica began working as a Certified Nursing Assistant when, in the middle of the pandemic, her world turned upside down. Due to an error with her paperwork, Erica had to leave her position.

After working various jobs to make ends meet, Erica knew she wanted to get back to her passion of working in the medical field. That’s when her sister shared a phone number that would change her life. The number to Goodwill’s Academy & Career Services.

With the support of Goodwill, the help of her instructor Sara Grady, and the encouragement of her family, she is once again a certified CNA. One week after finishing her program, she was hired back to the same facility she worked at 20 years ago; bringing her full circle.

”I no longer walk around with a chip on shoulder, I walk with confidence, because I’m proud of myself,” Erica said.

Congratulations to your new beginning, Erica! 👏

#80YearsOfChangingLives