Mercy's Journey and Job Corps Experience

Mercy Pigman shares her journey from growing up in Africa to becoming a health and wellness manager at Cincinnati Job Corps. She discusses her early life in Eritrea and Ethiopia, her move to the USA, and the challenges she faced, including language barriers and family health issues. Mercy highlights the support she received from Job Corps, which helped her pursue a nursing career. She emphasizes the importance of education and being a role model for others, encouraging students to overcome obstacles and strive for a colorful life with many options.

Where did Mercy grow up after leaving Eritrea?

• Kenya

• Ethiopia

• Ghana

• Nigeria

What job did Mercy initially take up upon arriving in the United States?

• Office assistant

• Warehouse worker

• Teacher

• Nurse

What opportunity did Mercy find that helped her pursue education?

• Community College

• Job Corps

• Online Courses

• Apprenticeship

What kind of support did Job Corps provide to Mercy?

• Job placement

• Free housing

• Transportation and lunch money

• Scholarship for college

What was one of the cultural challenges Mercy faced in the U.S.?

• Making friends

• Adapting to the weather

• Understanding English

• Finding a job

What major life event caused Mercy to temporarily leave school?

• Her sister's wedding

• Her father's heart attack

• Her mother's illness

• Her own health issues

What program did Mercy get accepted into after overcoming her challenges?

• Computer Science

• Engineering

• Nursing

• Business Administration

What position does Mercy hold at Cincinnati Job Corps?

• Career Counselor

• Admissions Officer

• Program Director

• Health and Wellness Manager

What message does Mercy convey to the students she mentors?

• Focus only on academics

• Don't let anyone stop you

• Always follow the rules

• Work hard and play hard

How does Mercy describe her life if she hadn't pursued education?

• Exciting and adventurous

• Black and white with limited options

• Stable and predictable

• Colorful and full of opportunities