As a young woman growing up in the Republic of Congo, Niclette Massamba helped care for her elderly grandparents. In her home country, assisted living… Read More »From Congo to California: How HealthWorks helped Niclette to restart her caregiving career
For more than a decade, Nicole Blackstone dedicated her life to caring for others. She provided hands-on support to family members, friends, and private clients,… Read More »From Caregiver to CNA: How HealthWorks helped Nicole Blackstone get certified
Before Karina Marroquin enrolled in JVS SoCal’s HealthWorks program, she was in the middle of one of the most demanding chapters of her life. A new… Read More »JVS SoCal’s HealthWorks empowers single mother to build a future in healthcare
For Emely Ventura, pursuing a career in healthcare was always a dream—but one that felt just out of reach. As a young woman balancing financial… Read More »Overcoming barriers: How Emely Ventura built a new career with JVS SoCal
Having been raised by parents who lived with chronic health conditions, Rosario Bejar is no stranger to healthcare. As she watched her parents’ health fluctuate… Read More »Helping others inspired Rosario Bejar to become a Certified Nursing Assistant
When Nina Krachun arrived in Los Angeles with her husband and two teenage children, she faced the daunting task of starting over. Back in her… Read More »HealthWorks helps Ukrainian engineer start over in new career
You could say that nursing runs deep in Demetryce Johnson’s family. Her mother and older sister are both registered nurses. After working as a custodian… Read More »This former custodian proves it’s never too late to become a Certified Nursing Assistant
Starr’s inspiring journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of community support. After years of physically demanding work at the post office,… Read More »From Hard Work to Heartfelt Care: Starr’s Journey to a New Beginning
A former communications specialist, Solomon Moon had reached a crossroads in their career. Burnt out by the inconsistency of past jobs and yearning for a… Read More »From overcoming burnout to embracing a new passion in human services through HealthWorks career training
For Otilia Cruz perseverance is the most important trait in her life. An immigrant from Mexico, she moved to the United States when she was… Read More »HealthWorks gave this single mother a new career