Married at 21, for nearly two decades, Melissa’s life centered around her role as a homemaker. After her divorce in 2013, Melissa needed to support herself but had limited job experience and lacked confidence. “I hadn’t worked in 18 years,” she recalled.
Over the next decade, Melissa worked at various jobs. She found steady employment at her local Bob Evans, but she wanted more. “I was stuck in a rut. I knew I wanted a career, but I didn’t know where to start,” she said.
Determined to change her future, Melissa enrolled in online Microsoft and management training courses. Still, she didn’t know how to translate that into the kind of career she wanted—until she found Pennsylvania Women Work.
With PWW, Melissa found not just resources but a true advocate in her career coach, Heather. “It felt good to have Heather on my side. She pushed me forward when no one else would. She actually cared about what I wanted—what ‘Melissa’ wanted.”
Melissa’s goal was to find a job in banking that was close to home and had growth potential. Heather helped Melissa rework her resume to reflect her new training and experience, coached her through common interview questions, and even sent educational materials to help her understand bank industry terms. “I found a job at Clearview and told Heather I really wanted it. With her help, I got prepared.”
That preparation paid off. Melissa landed the role of Financial Experience Advisor at Clearview, where she’s now been for two years, and has already earned two raises. “This isn’t just a job—it’s a career I can grow in,” Melissa shared.