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.