Meet the people who developed new skills, overcame employment barriers, and created new opportunities through Urban WorkForce Advantage.
Pathways to Recovery - Opioid Grant
A Journey Toward Renewal and Purpose
Berenise Rodriguez wanted a healthcare career where she could care for others, restore dignity, and help her community heal. The Pathways to Recovery Grant gave her the opportunity to turn that vision into reality.
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Pathways to Recovery - Opioid Grant
From Struggle to Strength
After arriving in the United States from Venezuela, Eliana Gil found education, personalized support, and a pathway into healthcare through the Pathways to Recovery Grant. Today, she is a certified CNA working full-time in senior care.
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Pathways to Recovery - Opioid Grant
Recovery Reveals Potential
Emely Rolon turned her lived experience into meaningful community service through Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training. After completing her internship at Ruby's Vision, she was hired full-time as the organization's General Manager.
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Pathways to Recovery - Opioid Grant
A New Beginning in a New Land
After arriving from Venezuela in search of safety and stability, Geraldine Arcia found structure, guidance, and a healthcare pathway through Urban WorkForce Advantage. She completed her training and secured stable employment as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
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Pathways to Recovery
Turning Hardship Into Opportunity
After coming to the United States from Venezuela, Joan Morales overcame language and financial barriers with support from Pathways to Recovery. Today, he works full-time as a Certified Nurse Aide at Atlas Healthcare in Maywood.
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Pathways to Recovery - Opioid Grant
A New Life Filled With Opportunity
After leaving Peru to build a new life in the United States, Julissa Gonzalez found a healthcare pathway through Urban WorkForce Advantage. She earned her CNA license and now works at Hudson View, caring for patients and supporting her colleagues.
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Pathways to Recovery - Opioid Grant
From Language Barriers to a Healthcare Career
After arriving from the Dominican Republic with no English knowledge or prior work experience, Laura Almonte Ramos strengthened her language skills, earned her CNA certification, and began caring for patients at Hudson View Rehab Center.
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Pathways to Recovery - Opioid Grant
Creating Her Own Bright Future
After moving from the Dominican Republic to New York City and then New Jersey, Leticia Rodriguez found a pathway forward. She earned her IC3 Digital Literacy Certification, continued with ESL, and entered Microsoft Office Specialist training.
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Pathways to Recovery - Opioid Grant
Finding Her Calling in Healthcare
Luz Burbano came to the United States from Colombia with limited English and no healthcare experience. With bilingual training and career support, she became a New Jersey CNA and now works full-time at Complete Care at Oradell.
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Pathways to Recovery - Opioid Grant
Rebuilding Her Healthcare Career
After practicing medicine in Cuba, Malena Velazquez came to the United States and faced the challenge of starting over in a new healthcare system. She earned her CNA certification and now works at Hudson View Rehab Center.
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Elizabeth, NJ. 07202
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Elizabeth, NJ. 07201
3608 Bergenline Ave. 2nd Fl.
Union City, NJ. 07087
