Recreating the Narrative of My Life

Arrion came into the PATH program with a mindset that she was stuck and lacked the ambition to reach for more fulfillment than just a job. She shared that she only looked forward to the weekends, which became a problem and a conflict when caring for her family. She also noticed the depression it created. She could not see past the current rut she felt stuck in.  Arrion’s background was full of temporary employment in the manufacturing industry, but her passion was to serve people, be social with her customers, and gain employment growth.

Arrion entered the PATH program on July 2nd, 2025. Her immediate barriers were the lack of childcare, transportation, work attire, and motivation. She continued to meet with her Career Coach weekly to create and make sense of an action plan that would assist her in reaching her goals. The first step was to secure childcare and then polish her resume. Arrion took full advantage of the resources provided and took accountability for her path.  She resolved the childcare barriers and humbly accepted the challenges that were given to her. She received funding support to assist with clothing and mileage. While shopping for work attire, she accepted an interview with Forman Mills and was hired on the spot. She also received assistance with a car purchase. Arrion started employment at Forman Mills as a customer service/sales associate on August 14th, 2025.

“Before I met my Career Coach, I found myself going through the motions every day and fulfilling tasks that were never aimed toward my goals. I was expecting a roadmap and a list of instructions. Instead, I received a question that carries me every day. “What do you want your professional legacy to be?” I believe my coach saw skills and strengths in me that I had dismissed, because I was only after a job, and I had no plan for my career. Her coaching encouraged me to take a leap of faith. Today, I am not just in a new job and role, I am building my legacy.”