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Student Success Stories
Student success stories illustrate the determination and perseverance found among California’s adult learners, many of whom have had to overcome significant obstacles to achieve their personal goals. Placer School for Adults has helped countless students to overcome barriers in order to advance to a higher wage, a better job, higher education, or greater independence through life skills development. Here are three stories from PSA students:
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Renee
I have always felt drawn to be a medical assistant. When I researched Medical Assistant programs, they all sounded great, the only downfall was the cost. I thought that I would have to bury myself in school debt in order to reach my goal, and as a single mother that just was not an option for me, until I found Placer School for Adults. PSA made it easy to afford and enroll. They offered me a new career path while still being able to provide for my child. I have successfully completed their CMA program and am now on the career path of my dreams. Now that I have graduated, I work full time and am so extremely proud of myself. I could not have achieved my goal if it was not for PSA
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Nataliia
Nataliia moved to the United States as a refugee with her two children during the war in Ukraine. With a positive attitude, Nataliia is thankful for the many opportunities and support she has received from the American people. She attended and received certificates of completion in PSA’s Basic Accounting and QuickBooks classes, working tirelessly to translate the lessons from English back to the Ukrainian Language. Nataliia will be enrolling in Sierra College in Spring of 2024. Her goal is to dive deeper into the accounting and human resource fields and learn as much as she can about owning a business in the U.S. Nataliia wants other immigrants to know that taking English as a Second Language and computer and business classes can help them adapt while living in the United States.
Student Profile
Cheyne
Cheyne first enrolled with PSA as a high school diploma student in the fall of 2021. He worked diligently to complete his classes and earn his diploma in one term. This marked the beginning of his educational goals and pathway with PSA. Next, he enrolled in a number of career technical education courses to explore career options. He completed the Instructional Assistant Training course because he has an interest in pursuing a career in education. He has also enrolled in courses in the school’s Business and Finance pathway, completing Excel, Accounting and QuickBooks.
Cheyne is a motivated student who responsible, respectful, and a great role model for his fellow classmates. Cheyne exemplify the PSA Mission overcoming barriers, discovering pathways, and embracing life-long learning.