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Jacqueline –

Statistics show that nearly one-third of Americans are just one missed paycheck away from homelessness. Just a few years ago, Jacqueline Martin experienced the reality of this troubling figure. After a successful career in government, Jacqueline lost her job during a lay-off. With a lifelong habit of poor financial decisions, Jacqueline quickly lost nearly everything she had. Despite her education and professional experience, Jacqueline’s joblessness quickly turned into homelessness. Desperate to find work, Jacqueline turned to the department of Labor, and was referred to ACSS.

Jacqueline went through ACSS’ CareerWorks program and quickly got back on her feet. Her impressive resume and solid work ethic made finding employment easy, but it was the emphasis on self-sufficiency and responsible decision making that gave Jacqueline confidence that she would never be homeless again. Soon after completing CareerWorks, Jacqueline was employed with the Fulton County Police Department. In addition to finding full-time employment in a field she enjoys, Jacqueline recently obtained her Georgia Center for Information Certification (GCIC) that allows her to work in any law enforcement agency in the state.