Danielle, a single parent with limited resources, came to Golden Sierra seeking career advice. She had a background in retail sales, but her work history was inconsistent. She enjoyed helping others and wanted to find a meaningful career to support her family. She researched her training options and opted to start earning stackable credentials in the healthcare field. She enrolled in a Medical Assistant program and received a full scholarship to cover the cost of tuition, textbooks, and supplies. Golden Sierra also provided a laptop and transportation assistance to remove any barriers that might upset the long-term plan. With support, Danielle made childcare arrangements, attended classes, completed her assignments, earned top grades, and secured an externship at Marshall Medical. She stated, “I wouldn’t have been able to do it without Golden Sierra and El Dorado County Health and Human Services. You can succeed if you really want to – you just have to be willing to do the hard work – because the greater the obstacle, the greater the reward.”