Maya's Story: On the Path to Her Dream Job

Maya joined Hired’s Teen Hope program in August after she graduated from high school and her guidance counselor referred her to Hired for support in preparing for college. She met with Britta, one of Hired’s youth counselors, to discover her school and career goals. 

In three short weeks, Maya completed her online college placement test, application for financial aid, and finally applied to Minneapolis College. She received high scores on her placement test and was delighted to be accepted into Minneapolis College.

Maya also worked with Britta to find a paid internship opportunity for extra income while she attends school. She applied for a position at Hennepin Healthcare and Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (MVNA) after she spent extra time perfecting her resume and practicing for the interview. Maya’s hard work paid off when she was offered both positions, and she excitedly accepted the offer from MVNA as a part-time Administrative Assistant at $15 an hour.

Maya started her first semester of school and internship with MVNA shortly after connecting with Hired and finding the support she needed to accomplish her goals. Since then, Maya’s positive attitude and focus has driven her success.

“I’M EXCITED TO FINISH MY GENERAL CLASSES AND CHOOSE A MAJOR. MY GOAL IS TO GET MY PCA AND CNA CERTIFICATION AND START MY CAREER IN THE MEDICAL FIELD.”