Success Stories

When your Mentor becomes your Employer – Jenn’s Story

October 1, 2021

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As Jenn Kish approached graduation in May 2021, she was struggling to find a job opportunity that was right for her. “Paralegal Studies is a broad degree. I was having…

Realizing her Worth: Tiffany’s Story

May 3, 2021

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After battling a drug addiction that led to unemployment, homelessness, and eventually imprisonment, Tiffany was looking for a fresh start as she completed rehab and got sober. She found PA…

Getting Back to Work – Carla’s Story

December 28, 2020

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Ten years ago, as Carla Tonzo was looking to get back into the workforce, she learned about Pennsylvania Women Work. After participating in several of the organization’s services, she embarked on…

The Sky is the Limit – Lationna’s Story

December 16, 2020

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Being a single mom to a three-year-old son, a full-time student, and working to help pay for her education, LaTionna knows the definition of hard work. After receiving her associate’s degree…

Navigating a New Country – Shireen’s Story

December 3, 2020

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Shireen Deeb and her husband, Ali, had a comfortable life in Dubai with their family. They wanted to provide a better life for themselves and their children and decided to…

Putting the Work in to Find her Dream Job – Heather’s Story

September 18, 2020

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Heather Hackett was ready to take the next step in her career but wasn’t sure where to begin. “My past jobs had communications and marketing-related titles, but I was wanting…

Finding her Way Back to Pennsylvania Women Work – Ebony’s story

June 8, 2020

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Ten years ago, Ebony L. Dendy, a Veteran and single mom of a three-year-old son, moved to Pittsburgh to be closer to her family. Shortly after, Ebony was laid off. “I…

Navigating a Pandemic – Sonya’s Story

June 5, 2020

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Sonya Thomas, a single mom of two with a criminal background and challenging history, was working hard to get her life on track. She was going to school at Community…

Getting One Step Closer to her Goal – Habibo’s Story

March 30, 2020

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At five years old, Habibo Sekondo moved with her family from Kenya to the Northview Heights area in Pittsburgh. Even though she was quite young, she recalls the transition being…

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When your Mentor becomes your Employer – Jenn’s Story

Realizing her Worth: Tiffany’s Story

Getting Back to Work – Carla’s Story

The Sky is the Limit – Lationna’s Story

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Putting the Work in to Find her Dream Job – Heather’s Story

Finding her Way Back to Pennsylvania Women Work – Ebony’s story

Navigating a Pandemic – Sonya’s Story

Getting One Step Closer to her Goal – Habibo’s Story

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