Topeka, KS
Kansas Health Profession Opportunity Project (KHPOP)
Who
Sarah is a single mother of two children who started her career in healthcare at age 19 to support her young family.
When: Enrolled: 2019; Graduated: 2020
She earned her Medical Assistant certification in late 2016 outside of HPOG and began working soon after. Sarah wanted to further her training as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) so she enrolled in the Kansas Health Profession Opportunity Project (KHPOP)
in April 2019. She completed training and received her LPN license in December 2020.
Why: Passion for helping others
While working with older patients as a nursing assistant, Sarah developed a passion for helping those in need.
Where: Emporia, KS
Sarah completed LPN training at Flint Hills Technical College in Emporia, KS.
What: LPN
After a semester of prerequisites, Sarah finished her classes and maintained the grades needed to continue. She completed her LPN program while raising two children. She obtained employment as an LPN at a local retirement home earning $21.58 per hour.
“I can’t thank you enough for all of the help. I’m so happy to be doing what I love, earning more money, and not have a ton of debt to get here.” - Sarah
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HPOG Success Story: Sarah at Kansas Department of Commerce (PDF)