Developing Clarity: Eva N.

Eva N. is currently employed in the

healthcare division of the Veterans Affairs (VA).

And it was at StepUp Ministry that Eva paved the pathway to this job.

When Eva first arrived at StepUp, she was in need of clarity and help with her resume: “Life was extremely confusing, and I really needed to make changes quickly.” She also realized that StepUp means business! “They are not playing games – StepUp is very serious,” she shares.

As Eva progressed from Step 1 to Step 2, she started to learn about herself and, more broadly, about how to approach the daily nuances of life:

“All I initially thought was I am just coming in to get help with my resume (Step 1). However, the Life Skills Program (Step 2) helped me think more deeply about navigating life’s ups and downs in a healthy manner.”

Applying what she learned in class, Eva eventually secured a terrific job opportunity. Upon graduation from the Life Skills Program, she continued her professional development journey as an alumni. “The Alumni Program (Step 3) helped me build more confidence in my public speaking skills,” she says.

As a result of her time at StepUp, Eva’s perspective was molded and she began to consider both the responsibilities of today and what it is like to have an overarching, long-term perspective: “The skills I learned went beyond the four walls in the classroom – they were for a lifetime.”

StepUp’s mission is to help participants establish tools for today and – more importantly – cultivate skills for a lifetime.