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For as long as she can remember, Janice has been a nurturing person and has put the well-being of others before herself. After graduating high school in 2014, Janice started college in the Early Childhood Education program. She quickly realized that it just wasn\u2019t the right path for her. Janice decided to take time off to figure out what she did want to do and how she could have a successful career doing something she loved.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Janice moved 600 miles away from her family and friends to Greenville, NC where she began working at McDonald\u2019s until she could figure out her next move. \u201cWorking at McDonald\u2019s, you see a lot of people every day, especially working early morning shifts. I always bumped into people that worked in the medical field and they would tell me about their jobs. I quickly became interested in pursuing a career in the medical field.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">After researching Pitt Community College, she found that the best place to start was by taking the Nursing Assistant I class. Janice had a lot of experience growing up, taking care of her many brothers and sisters, including a brother with Spina Bifida. She knew that she had finally found her career path and one that tied in with her past. Janice completed the Nursing Assistant I class with good grades, recently passed the state written and skills exam, and is now a certified Nursing Assistant working in a private home-care setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Janice has decided to continue her journey at PCC by taking the phlebotomy class offered this Spring. She will continue her position as a Nursing Assistant while taking the class. 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