Ashanti

AGE: 19 POSITION:  Service Member EMPLOYER: Sweet Green
START DATE:  October 2022

Ashanti was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, she became a member of YJC in 2021 and has been doing and accomplishing wonderful things since! During Workforce Readiness Training, Ashanti was able to create an eye-catching resume, perfect multiple skill sets, understand the importance of advocating for herself, and other skills necessary for her to reach her goals. With her news skills and confidence, she found employment at Sweet Green as a Service Member and is working toward her long-term goal of entrepreneurship.

Ashanti hopes to start her own business teaching young women the art of doing nails and lashes, so they too can strive towards owning their own business. Ashanti has a very exciting and successful road ahead of her. When asked what she loved most about YJC’s support, she shared, “This program has shown me that I am capable of great things, not only in the workplace, but outside of it as well.”

While Ashanti is driven to make a name for herself, she also enjoys her downtime. Ashanti likes to read, watch tv, shop, and eat out.

Be on the lookout for Ashanti—she is destined to be great!