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In 2019, Markita came to the Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance, completed her training at the Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, and attained her LPN license. She flourished in her work experience as an LPN, working two jobs, completing nursing prerequisites, and supporting a family of four. She returned to the workNet Center in 2023 with the ambition to further pursue her education in the nursing career pathway to increase her skills to earn a higher wage in an in-demand occupation to help support her family and enrolled in the nursing degree program at Illinois Central College. Despite being a single parent of three teenagers, working, and traveling over 140 miles round trip each day to and from training, Markita persevered, maintaining her grades and clinical requirements. She attained her Healthcare Professional to RN Associates Degree in Applied Science in May 2024. She passed the NCLEX exam on her first attempt, the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, and attained her Registered Professional Nurse License. She is now employed with Vonderlieth Living Center as a Registered Nurse, earning $40.00 per hour. Markita is grateful for all of the assistance, support, and opportunities she has received from the WIOA program to help her achieve her professional goal of becoming a nurse so that she can be an inspiration to her children.