AGE: 20
POSITION: Pharmacy technician
EMPLOYER: Bienestar Pharmacy
Fresh out of high school and contemplating her future, Yasmine came to YJC with a general idea of where she wanted to go—college, a healthcare career—but unsure of what steps to take to get there.
Fortunately, YJC was able to get Yasmine everything she needed to put her plan into action.
Yasmine enrolled in YJC’s healthcare pathway program, building foundational skills in interviewing, communication, and personal independence, then homing in on how to build a career in healthcare.
Yasmine’s career coach Charlette helped her apply to and earn financial aid for school. The venture was a success, and Yasmine successfully completed the Medical Assistant program at Midwestern Career College.
Next, Yasmine earned her pharmacy tech license, and YJC connected her with a paid work experience (which is like an internship) as a pharmacy technician at Walgreens.
All through the process, YJC made sure Yasmine had everything she needed for success, offering assistance with transportation (to get to and from both school and her job), school supplies, and uniforms.
Coach Charlette notes, “Yasmine’s persistence and dedication have allowed her to greatly benefit from YJC’s services.” Indeed: Yasmine made good use of all her support and, after her paid work experience at Walgreens was complete, she got a permanent position as a pharmacy technician at Bienestar!
Yasmine is enjoying her job and says, “My favorite thing about my new job is being able to prepare medications for patients and being able to support them physically and mentally.” The benefits don’t stop there; she adds, “I’ve gained lots of confidence and made relationships with coworkers.”
Her next goal is to earn a nationally recognized professional Medical Assistant certification. YJC is helping by providing tutoring lessons for the exam, offering helpful studying tips, and keeping her feeling motivated.
“I like working with my coach,” Yasmine says. “She really is on task with me, making sure I get things done and don’t waste time, and leads me into the pathway that I’m reaching for.”
Yasmine has turned her dreams into her life and is headed for even bigger things. We’ve celebrated multiple successes with her in the year and a half since she’s been a YJC client, and we can’t wait to cheer her on as she accomplishes even more.
