LifeWorks In Real Life

“Before I was living life on the sidelines, and now I am in the game and I love it! I love getting up. I love putting on my uniform. I love clipping on my badge. I love driving to work and driving next to other people going to work. I love being a part of that group of people – I am one of them now!”
– Marie Melendez, LifeWorks Graduate

As we get ready for a new LifeWorks session beginning the week of February 17, we would like to take a moment to take look back at the success stories of a few of our graduates.

This week our spotlight is on Marie Melendez.

Prior to completing LifeWorks, Marie experienced homelessness, overcoming a divorce and being $15,000 in debt. She and her children found refuge at Orlando Union Rescue Mission, which connected her with Jobs Partnership and the LifeWorks training course. Now seven years later, Marie is celebrating her continued employment and professional growth as part of the AdventHealth team.

LifeWorks Registration closes on February 10, 2025, so make sure to sign-up today if you have not done so already. Space is still available in all five of our classes, including our new LifeWorks class focused on healthcare career development and held in partnership with AdventHealth University. If you have already signed up for this Spring’s LifeWorks session, we look forward to having you in class.

If you have any questions about LifeWorks, please contact Carrie Ashby at 407-641-0755 x112.