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Navigating Change, Pursuing Opportunity: Jenny’s Story

June 23, 2026

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After a decade in the United States, Jenny couldn’t seem to find her footing in a career she loved. A trained chemical engineer with years of experience in the oil…

Building a life in America: Marcel’s story

March 24, 2026

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When Marcel* arrived in the U.S. in 2024 from a refugee camp in Burundi, he came with one goal: build a better life for his family. With his wife and…

Finding her footing in a new career: Allison’s story

December 11, 2025

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Allison was looking to make a career pivot into UI/UX design, a field she felt would offer her opportunity to grow. However, a year and a half after deciding to…

Finding balance and confidence: Amy’s Story

November 19, 2025

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When Amy heard about PA Women Work, she was preparing for two big transitions — growing her career and welcoming her first child. “I wanted to continue being a working…

Having a choice: Faraja’s Story

October 24, 2025

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With the bills adding up, Faraja struggled to find stable employment. She discovered PA Women Work and signed up for the RISE program. After meeting with a career coach, she…

Getting a second chance: Cherrell’s Story

October 24, 2025

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After being incarcerated in 2019, Cherrell Russell joined PA Women Work’s ReWork program during her time at Passages to Recovery. She knew she had a lot of work to do…

Empowered to make a change: Moira’s Story

October 24, 2025

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As a mom of two, Moira was finding her job as a high school counselor becoming too much. She was feeling drained at the end of the day and wanted…

From homelessness to hope: Teresa’s story

September 18, 2025

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When Teresa Potts (61) learned about PA Women Work, she was living in a homeless shelter and searching for a path forward. She had experienced a series of setbacks, but…

Building a new life and a new career: Vision’s story

July 7, 2025

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When Vision moved to the U.S. from Zimbabwe in December 2023 to join her husband, she wasn’t sure what her future would hold. Even with a strong career background in…

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Navigating Change, Pursuing Opportunity: Jenny’s Story

Building a life in America: Marcel’s story

Finding her footing in a new career: Allison’s story

Finding balance and confidence: Amy’s Story

Having a choice: Faraja’s Story

Getting a second chance: Cherrell’s Story

Empowered to make a change: Moira’s Story

From homelessness to hope: Teresa’s story

Building a new life and a new career: Vision’s story

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