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Smiles of Goodwill - Meet Makayla

Meet Makayla, a determined young woman who recently graduated from our Good Careers Academy with her Nurse’s Aide certification! 🏥 Discovering her passion for helping others, Makayla’s decision to pursue a career in healthcare was influenced by her aunt who also graduated from the program. Today, this first generation student is embarking on the next chapter of her education at St. Philip’s College, ready to apply her knowledge and passion to make a difference in her community! 🎓🙌 #SmilesOfGoodwill #Goodwill #GoodwillSanAntonio #GoodCareersAcademy #GCAGrad #ClassOf2023 #GoodJobEveryone👍

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