Katrina’s goal is to become a Medical Coder.
When Katrina enrolled with the Opportunity Center in Brewer, she was facing many challenges. She lacked a driver’s license and a vehicle. She also could not find suitable care for her child who experiences disabilities. She told staff that she was interested in becoming a driver for Uber because it would provide her with flexibility and allow her to provide care for her child. Staff recommended that Katrina attend career development classes during which she learned about the Healthcare OnRamp program. Katrina recently completed the Healthcare OnRamp and has decided to pursue a career in healthcare. As a first step, she is enrolling in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. She has also started driving lessons. Katrina recently noted in her OnRamp homework “I have always liked learning about the history of the medical community and how it has transformed into what it is today. There are so many interesting things to learn about in all aspects of it. Another reason I would pick this field for work, it humbles you and teaches you so much and It is always changing.”