https://www.siliconvalley.com/2024/12/06/opportunity-junction-inspires-self-confidence-and-skills/

When Myhanh Lopes was just 17 years old, she had to choose between working to support herself and her new baby and finishing high school. She chose her family.

After quitting high school, Lopes, 54, of Pittsburg, started a retail job where she worked for more than 30 years. But it was a demanding job and often cost her precious time with her family. So during the COVID-19 pandemic, she sought to improve her skill set and find a job with a better work-life balance.