Alexis Scott never had much support for her education yet she hungered to learn more. When she saw a chance to take her next step, she grabbed it.
She saw flyers in her building about UPO CARES Act job training programs with national certifications. She reached out to our team, discovered our Food Sanitation training program, and registered for the class.
Scott really enjoyed her experience. She developed new skills and she loved the kindness of the staff and students: “They took time out to help me and I am very grateful to them.”
Earning her certificate changed her mindset. “Once I got into the program…it made me feel good about myself…I can go out there and conquer anything!”
Now, she means business! Scott is looking for work in the food industry and studying for her GED so she can open up more job opportunities. She is focused: “I’m not going backwards. I’m going forward.”
