Changing Perspective On Life

Keosha came into the PATH program unmotivated and uninspired. She had just lost her job and lacked a support system. She had questions about her worth as an employee. She felt defeated and uninterested in what the program could offer. She stated that if it had not been for her coach’s compassion, meeting her needs, offering reassurance, helping her create a plan, and adjusting to redirection, she would have struggled to move forward.

Keosha entered the PATH program on 5/23/25. Her immediate barriers were: lack of transportation and work clothing. She and her coach continued to meet weekly and developed a plan of action to assist with removing barriers and gaining employment or entering training. Keosha was reluctant and ready to give up when she was assigned to complete the Workplace Excellence series at GST Michigan Works! in Flint. That is when her mindset began to change. 

“Suddenly, I had a new perspective on life and felt motivated to use the soft skills that were taught in those classes to pursue my aspirations.” 

Shortly after starting training, she gained employment with Burton Glen Charter Academy as a paraprofessional. Keosha’s career coach helped her obtain appropriate clothing for her new position and assisted in removing her transportation barrier with PATH funding for a car purchase and auto insurance.

“It only took me to change my perspective, but I do not know if that would have happened without my coach and the tools that PATH offers to support,” shared Keosha.