In addition to having an edited resume, Joy said meeting with Chris made her feel more confident, prepared, and sure of abilities when she walked into the job fair. 

“When we were editing it, we went over each job I had on my resume. We talked through my roles and responsibilities, my goals, and my strengths. It was almost like a practice interview, because when I left, I felt confident that I would be able to present myself well and connect my skills to the jobs I was applying for,” Joy said. 

Almost a year later, Joy is still in the same job and loving every minute of it. But, that fateful day was not the last time she saw Chris. 

“I don’t want to fall behind again, so I’ve met with Chris a few times to keep my resume up-to-date and learn more about other workforce opportunities,” she said. “Every time, he’s just as patient, just as kind, and just as helpful as the first time we met. He’s my go-to guy and I feel so lucky to have met him.” 

Joy is even looking into going back to school for nursing, a goal she said she wouldn’t have considered if it weren’t for Chris.

“Working with Chris was such a pleasant experience, and it got me thinking – you’re never too old to learn,” she said.

“I think people, especially older people like me, are hesitant to go back to school or start a new career because they’re afraid. We’re afraid of how we’ll be treated or that we won’t be able to keep up with new technology and things like that. But, after Chris treated me with such patience and kindness, it motivated me to get out of my comfort zone and just go for it.”