GST Aides in Career Change from Retail to CNA

Ms. Alston volunteered for the FAE&T program on 10/4/21 in hopes of a career change from her previous retail jobs to a career as a CNA. Her previous jobs in the retail sector made it difficult for her to maintain self-sufficiency due to low pay and inconsistent hours. Although she was motivated to begin the steps towards a career change that would lead to self-sufficiency, she faced several barriers which made the transition very difficult. These barriers included not having enough money to afford the CNA training and required clothing for the training program.

During the initial meeting with Ms. Alston, the Career Coach explained to her that the FAE&T program would be able to cover the expenses related to her training and the required clothing needed for the training along with continuous support from her Career Coach. She was very excited and encouraged to learn of all the support available from the FAE&T program and immediately began her preparation to enroll at Soaring CNA Training Center along with obtaining the necessary clothing for training. She began her CNA training on 10/11/21.

Ms. Alston excelled in her CNA training course and completed the program on 10/22/21. Not long after completing the course, she was able to gain employment with Assist 1 Medical Staffing at $22.00 per hour. She was also excited to learn that the FAE&T program was able to assist her with the funding to take her CNA State Board Exam which she had to pass within 90 days of her accepting employment with Assist 1.

Ms. Alston is a success due to a combination of her hard work to compete her CNA training in combination with the services provided by the FAE&T program. She is now self-sufficient with a well paying and satisfying career as a CNA.