Dear John,
After 10 years out of the workforce, Angelia found herself needing to supplement her income.
Despite her prior careers as a dispatcher, legal secretary, and medical transcriptionist—she couldn’t find a job. She began to feel discouraged, worried that her age, mobility, and location would keep her from ever being hired again. Then, a friend told her about NCOA’s workforce training program—and everything changed.
Through the program, Angelia gained new skills, updated her resume, and regained confidence in her abilities. Her persistence paid off when she secured a position as office manager at the Hope Center of Toccoa, where she now helps others in her community—providing meals for the hungry, warm clothing for those in need, and comfort for all who come through the door.
Her story is one of thousands that show the power of your support. Together we can continue connecting older adults to meaningful work and strengthening programs that help them live with dignity, security, and purpose.
