Emotional Story: A Family Effort

Shantel, a Goodwill Acadiana HiSET Graduate, with her family

🎉 Join us in celebrating Shantel - a loving mom who didn't give up!

Shantel dropped out in her junior year simply because she was more interested in making money than going to school. She eventually settled into her job as a CNA, but she knew she was destined for more.

She started her HiSET journey with us two years ago, but it wasn't an easy road. She lost confidence and got discouraged many times, but her husband supported her the whole way, and her daughter even helped her prepare for her tests using various AI and studying tools 💙

It was truly a family effort, and Shantel didn't give up. Now as a new HiSET graduate, she's excited to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams and plans to take some business courses at South Louisiana Community College to set herself up for success!

Shantel, your determination is amazing, and you have such a strong support system around you. We're so proud of you!

To our community: YOUR donations made this possible. They provide second chances, and Shantel is proof 🫶

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