User Feedback

	How the program helped them find a job “I didn't know much about e-mails and excel or word . With this program I now know excel and word to the point that I'm confident if asked to perform a task regarding either. When my temporary assignment came to an end I was able to do a resume, e-mail it. I could job search without leaving my home. My present permanent job came about working with this program.” “The computer has helped me out a whole lot, since this is pretty much 95% of my career. I am a customer service technician and part time correspondence assistant. Before getting this job, I had studied online through Business Access. Fortunately, my computer had the same systems like the one at work. It looked very good on my resume which I typed from home. Also the ability to give them an email address was very professional and probably ensured brownie points with the boss.” “Now, I feel confident that when I search for better jobs I can say, "I know how to do that!" I've even learned how to surf the web and am currently learning how to develop web pages using the HTML language. It's pretty exciting and self- fulfilling.”
	The value of the computer “Having the computer has helped me a great deal. I am a full time college student and having a computer at home cuts back on having to go to the college and stay for hours at a time to type a paper. And, I don’t have to find a babysitter for my 3 children.” “To Business Access, thank you for the opportunity - I am really enjoying it. To the workforce board, this program has taught me the joy of having a computer. It has helped my typing skills, it keeps me busy, it keeps me updated on what is happening in the world, and there are a million more great qualities this computer has brought to my home.” “It has helped me with job search and typing my resume and sending them out to recruiters. I researched to find company type letters. I made a flyer and planned a party. I found a medical clinic for my daughter and a dentist. I use the pc to find directions to job interviews.”
	The value of online learning “My success story comes from the learning classes. They have given me the knowledge and opportunity to receive a career working for the worldwide company Citi Financial. If it had not been for the Business Access learning classes, I wouldn't be the only person in my building that does imaging. I am proud to be one of the students of Business Access.” “This computer has helped me to study for my GED and to help my kids with their homework. It has given us time to explore the Internet. The Welfare To Work Program was the best thing that you all could come up with, this program helps encourage ladies on welfare that their is hope, and that there are jobs out there that will give them a chance.” “Before I got the PC I really didn't have any computer skills, since then with the help of my computer class and the PC at home, I have skills to enter the workforce, not to mention my kids have more computer skills because of the PC being in my home.This program is a special one, it educates you and your family.” “With the regular Internet, I wouldn't know what to look for. But with BA, I have some guidance. BA makes things more exciting while you are feeding your mind and learning and teaching all at the same time. I even have my three year old on the computer pointing out her letters.”
	Value to Achievers’ children and families “Having a computer provides fun and educational web sites for my 11, 9 and 7 year olds. They get excited whenever they get on the computer and encounter new and exciting adventures that they have never come across before.” “My daughter uses it for school homework, math problems, sentences, science, and reading games. She has pulled up her grades in school.” “It helps out my 2 year old, he loves to do math on it. My 15 yrs old loves the games. Having this computer has made me and my kids think positively about work and school. It has really been a life saver for me and my 3 kids.” “My father has been in jail for about 10 years or so. I subscribed to an e-mail ministry that is free. Every time I receive a message, I print it out, make copies, and send them to him so he can pass them out to his friends and cell mates. These stories have totally changed many peoples lives that are incarcerated.” “My kids want to do their homework on the computer. Most of their friends at school have a computer and now they do not feel left out when they are allowed to do their reports on computers.” “My son was on the verge of flunking his math class because of the lack of knowledge he had on his homework. But when we got the computer he had the extra help that I couldn't provide him. All three of my children grades went up a lot . I never knew that this computer would have that much input in their lives. Plus, it keeps my children busy more so they don't get on my nerves that much.”
	Motivated by the investment made in them “I feel that the program is good for all women. It gives you motivation and helps you know you are someone who can succeed in life. This program helped me open my eyes and see that I am an ACHIEVER and I can do it.” “I have been off welfare for about 5 months now with no intention of getting back on public assistance. I would like to open my own daycare. The BA computer is a big inspiration in my life as well as my home.” “It is a real privilege to have this kind of help. When a person doesn't have much in their life they don't really feel too good about themselves. But when you receive something that's going to help you the rest of your life, that makes you feel a whole lot better. About yourself and everything you are doing to help your family. So thank you so very much.” “Receiving public assistance has been a real embarrassment to me. I lost most of my confidence, and basically felt badly about myself. To me, having a computer is terrific. If I may be so bold to say: I have felt much more dignity being computer literate than I ever felt at any public assistance building.” “For those who are not aware of the real changes in computer technology this program alerts us that times have changed and we need to catch up with that. I don't fear what I don't know anymore because I can find out via the computer, e-mail , internet - or however - but I'll know.”