"I Thank God for It All"

Jatera holding her Goodwill Acadiana HiSET Graduate sign

Join us in congratulating Jatera on earning her HiSET! 🫶

Jatera is no stranger to Goodwill Acadiana (she was a team member for 3 years!), and her HiSET journey is the definition of perseverance and inspiration. Having started with us around 2016, she had to initially overcome a lack of motivation, with her mom, grandma, and family members encouraging her to keep going.

She'd continue to face struggles, battling depression and the unfortunate loss of her aunt, grandma, and two cousins. She didn't let of any of it stop her, as she knew she that getting her HiSET would open doors for her future.

Since passing her tests, she says "I thank God for it all" and that it feels like a big weight has been lifted, and her nieces and nephews are even taking their own schooling more seriously after seeing Jatera achieve her goal.

Additionally, two of her sisters and her cousin also plan on getting their HiSET because of the example Jatera set.

Jatera, you are an inspiration to everyone. We are so, so proud of you. Because of your perseverance, you've open the door to countless possibilities!

To our community, thank you. YOUR donations help us transform lives like Jatera🫶

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

Jatera with some of our Goodwill Acadiana admin and Services staff