Emotional Story: Overcoming Self Doubt

Amber holding the Goodwill Acadiana HiSET Graduate sign

🎉 Join us in celebrating Amber - a loving mom who overcame self doubt!

When she found out she was pregnant her senior year of high school, Amber dropped out to take care of her soon-to-be baby girl. She'd go on to have two more children and put all of her time and energy into being the best mom she could be.

When she found out about Goodwill Acadiana's HiSET program through social media, she immediately reached out and enrolled! Then self doubt crept in, as she worked on the packet a bit, but then put it down for months.

That packet was always there, waiting for her to pick it up, and after about 8 months, she did just that. After picking up where she left off, she passed the practice test and all five HiSET tests on her FIRST try 💙

She's now looking into Phlebotomy programs (as well as possibly expanding into EKG Technician training), and she's excited to cross the stage in December with South Louisiana Community College!

Amber, your compassion and perseverance are inspiring. You can do anything you set your mind to, and we're so excited to see what you do next!

To our community: YOU made this possible. Your donations are so much more than items. They are second chances, and Amber is proof 🫶

To register for Goodwill Acadiana's HiSET program, visit our Services page for more info!

Everyone Deserves Recognition

Emma holding the Goodwill Acadiana HiSET Graduate sign

🎉 Join us in congratulating Emma - our newest HiSET graduate!

While Emma prefers to keep her story private, we want to highlight her hard work and amazing accomplishment! Life gets hard for all of us, and we all deserve a second chance and to be celebrated when we achieve something great 💙

Emma, we're so proud of you! You deserve this, and we can't wait to see what you accomplish next. We're here for you the whole way!

To our community: YOU made this possible. Your donations are so much more than items. They are second chances, and Emma is proof 🫶

To register for Goodwill Acadiana's HiSET program, visit our Services page for more info!

Emotional Story: Breaking Generational Curses

Ametra holding the Goodwill Acadiana HiSET Graduate sign

🎉 Join us in celebrating Ametra - a loving mom breaking generational curses!

Ametra dropped out of high school after 10th grade to take care of her newborn baby. She has been a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for 28 years and has loved caring for others and helping them through life!

Throughout this time, she raised six happy and successful children and taught them work ethic, the power of education, and how to treat others, because she didn't want them to go through the same struggles she did.

After seeing her friend get her HiSET from Goodwill Acadiana, Ametra knew it was time to get hers too. She kept her schooling a secret from her children at first, only surprising them with the news on a family vacation!

Ametra powered through the program, even as she cared for her mom after surgery. When she found out she passed her final test, she fell to the exam room floor in joy 💙

She's excited to cross the stage in December with South Louisiana Community College, and she said "It's always been my dream to wear a cap and gown!" She hopes her story inspires her family and others to achieve their dreams.

Ametra, your caring heart and perseverance are so inspiring. We're so proud of you, and people's lives are better because you're in it!

To our community: YOU made this possible. Your donations are so much more than items. They are second chances, and Ametra is proof 🫶

To register for Goodwill Acadiana's HiSET program, visit our Services page for more info!