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pandemic forced us to close. During this time, I had two The program is about teaching both youth and college
options. Either watch my dreams go on hold until the students the responsibility that maintaining a job
Covid-19 pandemic ended, or continue my training and comes with and motivate them to one day also become
become certified in services that could in the future help business owner. When hosting an intern, I like to teach
more clients. I was able to reach out to a wide variety of the importance of loving what you do as a job. I express
well-known and respected instructors, and take one on to them that when you do what you love, you become
one classes that would later help me expand the clientele even more successful . When they end the internship
that we now service. Although the pandemic was very successfully, and they end it with excitement, full of
tough on my business, I would like to say that in a way
it has served as a blessing because I was able to use the knowledge, with a big smile, it lets me know that I’m
downtime to focus on Learning new skills and adding to making a difference once person at a time.
the services that we now offer. I am currently also offering services to breast cancer
Tell us about any future projects you have coming Warriors who have undergone breast reconstruction and
up and where to find you online. are interested in receiving 3-D areola tattooing. We have
also reached out to clinics in the Medical Center and
I am currently a open worksite for Work Base Learning are in the process of assisting survivors. Our mission is
through Workforce Solutions and Lone Star College.
to give back to these strong individuals and help them
I host interns at my worksite between the ages of 16-24. regain their confidence.
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