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Chevannese stayed employed during 2020-2021 by taking multiple jobs as they were available including working at a local laboratory making COVID test kits. It was here that a co-worker shared that she was pursuing medical training thanks to the Job Center of Lake County. Chevannese received career coaching and guidance as she learned about different healthcare jobs requiring certifications and available training programs.  She selected a medical assistant program at State Career College with the goal of becoming a Certified Medical Assistant and started her coursework in March 2021.

Chevannese was in the top of her class at State Career College. She was hired as a Medical/Patient Support Assistant at Northshore University Health System in May 2022. Chevannese is grateful that Workforce Development made it financially possible for her to achieve her career dream and that her Career Specialist supported her throughout the journey. She advises other job seekers to pursue career coaching through the Job Center and Workforce Development training. “You never know what will come out of the program until you enroll.”