Page 29 - 45th Anniversary Alumni Success Stories

I had been a stay at home mom for almost 10 years and
had three beautiful children when I went through a divorce.
I didn’t have a career and the jobs I found didn’t pay our
bills. I was so discouraged! My sister kept telling me to
go back to school but I just didn’t see how I could go to
school, work, and care for my children.

Now I have a career in the medical field
and a fantastic job with so much potential.

One day I heard an advertisement on the radio for Pima
Medical Institute and I thought, “Maybe I can do it.” I
found the people at PMI to be so helpful and understand-
ing. I knew it would be a difficult nine months and I’d be
putting in 20 hour days 3-4 times a week, but I also knew
if I sacrificed now, it would mean a better future for my
kids. So I started the Medical Assistant program. It was
tough and I was often exhausted. But I kept reminding
myself and my kids why we were doing this. One day in
the car my son held up my stethoscope and said, “Mom,
you did this for us!” It was one of our best moments!

I’m so grateful for all the people at PMI – they were like
family to me. Now I have a career in the medical field
and a fantastic job with so much potential. Most of all,
I can provide for my children and they are SO proud of
me! Thank you PMI!

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