Quiet but straightforward, Latasha quite simply says why she enjoys being at NCIA, “The instructors are cool.” Latasha came to NCIA about four years ago, and since that time, she has been attending classes at NCIA and working part-time for Pizza Hut.

Twice a week, Latasha spends her day at the NCIA Adult Career Development Center, enrolled in job readiness classes such as basic skills, workplace etiquette, how to find a job, and how to keep a job. For the rest of the week, Latasha works at Pizza Hut, where she has successfully kept her job for four years.

During her time at Pizza Hut, Latasha has been steadily increasing her work load and responsibilities. “I now do everything there; even make the pizzas and the salads.” She says she enjoys her classes at NCIA and the opportunity to learn new skills. Her favorite class focuses on how best to stay employed, which looking at her successful track record, is a class that she has excelled in.”

Personally speaking: “I like the classes here and like learning new things.”

NCIA favorites: spending time with her favorite instructor, Ms. Waters

• Dana Ackerley, Director of Education
• Robinette Cager, Human Resources Assistant
• Cynthia Hodge, Residential Director
• K, NCIA Student
• Latasha Nelson, Client
• Johnny Pilgrim, Operations Manager
• Tom Scott, Executive Director
• Corrine Waters, Art Instructor