# Overcoming Financial Obstacles for Success

Published 2024-10-10 by Lumion. Student Stories. https://lumion.ai/blog/trade-school-triumph-overcoming-obstacles-for-success

> From welder to phlebotomist. See how Lumion made career school possible and transformed one student's path to a career in healthcare.

From welder to phlebotomist. See how Lumion made career school possible and transformed one student's path to a career in healthcare.

## What was your background before attending phlebotomy school?

Before I was in phlebotomy school, I was in the welding field working in industrial factories. I worked on car parts, welding front ends, and other mechanical work as well. However, I always loved the medical field and worked towards helping people. Looking for a phlebotomy school that I liked was just my first step in making that dream come true.

## How has TN Professional Training Institute affected your career path?

My education has impacted my life in a very positive manner. Since I've graduated and gotten into this job, I've noticed I'm not as stressed and I don't hate coming into work. My quality of life feels overall improved.

## How did Lumion help you on your educational journey?

Lumion helped me go to school and not have to worry about paying everything upfront because, at the time, I didn't have the money. Nor did I have to wait until I saved the money, Lumion gave me an opportunity to put my down payment to start my education and pay as I go. You guys gave me peace of mind. I felt like I didn't have to second guess my decision to go back to school and get myself to where I wanted to be.

## Where do you see yourself in five years?

I hope to be a practicing RN or LPN. If not practicing, then at least be in school for one of those professions. My long-term goal is to be a midwife, but I know that can take many years of experience, so that may be longer than five years.

## What advice do you have for those pursuing a career school education?

Just do it and set your mind to it. If you think you can't do it, that more of a challenge to prove to yourself that you can. I didn't think I would do it, but here I am in the field and loving it. Stick to it, no matter what is in your way. The result is always worth it.