Every class at STRIVE writes an essay at the end of their three weeks about their experiences in the STRIVE program. Are graduates are happy to share some of their thoughts and feelings of the program with everyone.

Please click on the graduates name to see their full essay in their own words, ENJOY!

"For the first time in my life, someone seems to care about the human being that I am.."- Anita

"I learned a lot about myself and my qualities."- Brian

"... a rewarding experience."- Deborah

"STRIVE is like therapy, a workshop, and a job all in one."- Kenneth

"...there is always something new to learn"- Amber

"We all found our strengths, and more importantly our weaknesses"- Gene

"I feel more ambitious motivated and determined"- Schatara

"I actually learned how to tie a tie"- Juan

"How important it is to know yourself"- Tyrone

"STRIVE has become part of my life."- Matthew

"I have skills I didn't think were skills" Bernard

"This is the best reentry program I've attended" Lemar

"A lot of people know about STRIVE but fail to understand the asset it is to the community." - Kenneth

"... I have been empowered with a wealth of knowledge..." - Sheila

"I have a lot more skills than I knew." - Desirea

"The alck of basic employability skills to get and keep a job is a very huge problem in today's economy." - Charles

"... before I came in here I had the "I know it all" attitude..." - Tiffany

"... intense and very productive." - Frederick

"I am so glad this program exists" - Karen

"I became more aware of myself" - Mehdi

You can see three video testimonials on our YouTube page by clicking here.

"I have learned that I am indeed employable" - Cathy

"I am thankful for all the STRIVE staff and the teacher who helps us so much" - Tariq

"I'm not the only one in this struggle" - Brian

"It was so diverse... I was able to meet people I don't think I would've ever met" - Monica

"I even learned more positive ways to interact with my son" - Sajid

"...you only have to ask for help" - Nicky

"STRIVE has given me the tools" - Judi

"I learned to be more confident" - Yvette

"Cycle 105, ready to take over and land a job that will last us for years" - Ricardo

"We started with 34 and ended with 15" - Chris

"I learned how to overcome my fears and weaknesses - Jennise

"I feel confident I will succeed" - Roshaunda

"I know how to ask for help" - Carla

You can see three video testimonials on our YouTube page by clicking here.

"STRIVE has given me something I didn't expect, support" - Lauren

"I have a better understanding of the job life, my life" - Stephanie

"I can not make up to STRIVE what the staff has done for me" - Robert

"I will be coming back every chance I get to learn more" - Adalverto

"Now I can go forth with my life, and prove to myself, and prove to the people that say I will never make it, that I will never change, I will prove them all wrong" - Roberto

"It's my choice to win or lose" - Charlette

"What I got out of the STRIVE program was how to believe in myself" - Scotty

"STRIVE was more than a crash course to the working world" - Nyesha

"What STRIVE has taught me will stick with me for a lifetime" - Jeffrey

"I learned that there is hope, and that is what STRIVE has given me - Bedredia

"I got some new things, some helpful things" - Anthony

"It [STRIVE] helped me realize where I was strong" - Everitt

"This is exactly what I needed, a push to polish and refine skills I allowed to lay dormant." - Lennie

"STRIVE is more than a workshop..." - Vivian

"To sum it up STRIVE is awesome, tough, challenging, informational, and REAL" - Stephen

"STRIVE is motivating, uplifting, and encouraging" - Deborah