Jenasica Woods completed her Clinical Medical Assistant technical training and now is now employed with Kentucky Blood Center in Louisville, KY as a Phlebotomist. Ms. Woods begins her new role on June 3 and is very excited to start her career in the health industry. Prior to obtaining her career technical training, Woods worked full-time as a sales associate in a department store. Although Woods enjoyed working with the public, she knew she wanted something more and decided to do something about it.
After Woods researched her options she decided that Whitney Young Job Corps would be the best career move and in less than a year she accomplished her goal. By having her high school diploma, Woods focused on obtaining her certifications and the hands on learning from her CMA classes. Fortunately, Woods was able to participate in the Work Based Learning program on campus and now at age 21 she has the credentials and no debt that will help to jumpstart her future in a high demand health industry. In addition to the CPR, Blood Pathogen, HIPPA and Phlebotomy credentials, Woods received her driver’s license and just as important, a reputation of going above and beyond in her work ethics. Woods was a tremendous asset in the Wellness Department and in coordinating and executing the Health Fair earlier in the year.
Looking back from August of 2018 to May 2019 – 9 months is a short about of time to “invest in self” to build a career and the rewards are certainly in Woods’ favor. Woods is appreciative and thanks her CMA Instructor, Mitzi DeBeers, for believing in her success!