John J. completed the Health Occupations cohort in October 2009.  Being enrolled in this cohort requires diligence, dedication to your studies, and the ability to keep up with all the requirements this vacation requires to graduate.  In the end, these students can obtain their C.N.A. license, an important tool towards getting a job and gaining independence.

Being a young father, John wanted  a job that would  be satisfying and provide additional support for  his young daughter.  He remained focused in his studies.  Shortly after graduation he was hired at Caring Heights Community Care and Rehabilitation Center in Coraopolis, PA.  Pittsburgh’s Career Advisor, Shelia Lewis went to his worksite recently.  John is still employed as a C.N.A.  The administrator is very happy with his work ethics and the passion he has for the patients and work.  John said, “Being a C.N.A. at this work site is more like working with family.  I treat my patients the way I would want to be treated if I were a patient.”

John is a great ambassador for Job Corps and the Health Occupations program.  This company would like to hire more graduates like John because of his pride and confidence in the work he is doing.  John hopes to further his education in the medical field and  become an R.N.   He  said this would not have been possible without the opportunity and training he received at the Pittsburgh Job Corps Center.