NAOMI
My name is Naomi Medina and I am a part of the apprenticeship program. Today I am the administrative assistant; however, I did not start out this way. Prior to working here I could not fax or e-mail, because I did not know how. Today I work with Excel to do most of my work and I also work with QuickBooks Accounting software. It is a powerful tool I have learned to use since working here. I have also learned how to do payroll for the company. I am very proud to have obtained such useful skills during my apprenticeship.
Before working here I had just finished a six month drug treatment program. Basically, I was hopeless as to what the future held for me. I had nothing but a bag full of clothes and a small amount of hope to stay clean and sober. I was living in a home called sober living, with no aim or direction until I started working here. I began to have goals and a sense of achievement and self-esteem.
Today I am proud to have over two years clean and sober. I have moved out of sober living and into my own apartment. I got my driver’s license and a car since working here as well. Also, now I am a part time student at Pierce College. I am working on an Addiction Studies degree. I must say that this job has been one of the best opportunities of my life. I cannot imagine where I would be, if not for this program.
UPDATE: 6/12/06
Naomi has completed her apprenticeship program and is currently employed in the field of drug rehabilitation.
