In my mind, it was like my new beginning.
Sherri
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Real Graduate Stories
Real journeys.Real careers. Real change.
Six ACT graduates sat down and told us their story — what brought them in, what shifted while they were here, and where they are now. Press play on the one that sounds like yours.
6
Documentary Stories
700+
Lives Changed
5.0★
Google Rated
12+
Years In Tampa Bay
Six Stories
Jump straight to the journey you want to hear.
Each chapter is a real conversation, captioned, and 2–5 minutes long.
Featured Story
In my mind, it was like my new beginning.
Sherri
Sherri came to ACT looking for a fresh start — and walked out with a paying job she actually likes going to every day.
Before ACT
Needed a fresh start
At ACT
Career Pathway training
Now
Hired into a job she enjoys
Career Pathway
Yaneth's story →
Career Changer
I learned technologies, Microsoft, and how to connect with people.
Yaneth
Yaneth left ACT with three things: technical skills, Microsoft fluency, and the confidence to connect with people in her new role.
Before ACT
Needed tech skills
At ACT
Microsoft Office Specialist
Now
Confident in a new role
Microsoft Office Specialist
Genevieve's story →
Second Chance
It was like the day that my life changed.
Genevieve
Genevieve had been told her past would limit her future. Then she enrolled at ACT — and her life took a different turn. A story about second chances, and what's possible when the door doesn't close.
Before ACT
Told her past would limit her
At ACT
Career Pathway, full support
Now
A new chapter, on her terms
Career Pathway
Karla's story →
Virtual Assistant
This has been the greatest thing that's ever happened to me.
Karla
Karla pivoted into Virtual Assistant work after completing her training at ACT. She calls the experience the greatest thing that's ever happened to her.
Before ACT
Ready to pivot careers
At ACT
Virtual Assistant Track
Now
Working as a VA
Virtual Assistant Track
Theresa's story →
Career Reboot
It made a huge change in my career.
Theresa
Theresa came to ACT to get her career back on track. The structured plan and live, instructor-led training made all the difference for her.
Before ACT
Career off track
At ACT
Live, instructor-led plan
Now
Career back on track
Career Pathway
Jane's story →
Hired Fast
Within two months of graduating, I got a job.
Jane
Jane graduated from ACT and was hired within two months. Her story is proof that career change can happen fast — when the training is right.
Before ACT
Changing careers
At ACT
Completed her program
Now
Hired in 2 months
Career Pathway
The pattern behind every story →
In Their Words
Three lines that keep coming back.
If you only have a minute, read these. Then pick a story above and press play.
It was like the day that my life changed.
Genevieve
Watch Ch. 03 →
Within two months of graduating, I got a job.
Jane
Watch Ch. 06 →
By The Numbers
The pattern behind every story.
Six stories told here. Hundreds more behind them. This is what ACT graduates consistently walk away with.
700+
Careers launched since 2014 — and counting.
5.0★
Google rating from graduates, parents, and employers.
12+
Years serving Tampa Bay students with live, instructor-led training.
100%
Funding support available for eligible students — WIOA, VR, VA, Fortify.
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