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A former Crossroads participant shares her story... When Tana Boynton’s husband of 23 years died in 1994, she turned to Crossroads.
“Crossroads
picked me up...”
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Crossroads
...for women beginning again
...for women beginning again
“Crossroads wasn’t just career redirection. It was emotional support, direction to financial support, confidence to apply for a job and get a job and to believe that I can make a difference. I had lost my home. The job that I
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had been at for 14 years let me go. I had lost direction completely. I was so lost and I didn’t know
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where to go,” she said.
You don’t have to do it alone...
“Crossroads picked me up and not only gave me the tools to go back into the workforce, but it also gave
For more than 20 years, the Crossroads displaced homemaker program at Palm Beach State College has been helping people like you fulfill their goals. Our participants have overcome a variety of obstacles and gone on to become gainfully employed. The impact of our program on your life can be tremendous, and the best part is our services are provided at no cost to you.
me reason to believe. Now I have a new life and a new job. I’m remarried and I’m able to give back to the community.” Tana Boynton Vice President/Market Manager, BankAtlantic
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Be a part of the success
Crossroads is a joint partnership between Palm Beach State College and the State of Florida, Agency for Workforce Innovation.
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...Crossroads
can help you!
Do you have to go to work after years of relying on someone else’s income or receiving public assistance?
You don’t have to make the transition alone! The Crossroads program at Palm Beach State College is here to help you discover your transferable skills and gain the confidence you need to pursue your career and related educational goals. We provide employment counseling, academic advising, financial aid information and other services to help you become empowered and economically self-sufficient. When you finish our program you’ll feel ready to tackle any challenge.
Who’s eligible? We serve people 35 and over who: • have worked in their homes providing unpaid household services for family members, and • have been dependent on the income of a family member and are no longer supported by the income OR have been dependent on federal assistance,
and • are not adequately employed,
and • have had or would have difficulty securing adequate employment.
Crossroads
...for women beginning again
Find your career path Our professional staff will be here cheering you on and offering assistance along the way. We’ll help you find your direction so that you can pursue the job or career path best suited for you.
Crossroads offers: • Career development seminars led by skilled professionals in day or evening formats • Assistance in rebuilding self-esteem and setting realistic goals for the future • Resume writing assistance and interviewing techniques • Information on educational and job training programs • Career and academic counseling • Help with building your “network of support” • Limited scholarships for tuition and textbooks
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