I am April O'Brien Duckworth, 32 years old. I am a single parent, with a son, Grant Taylor and a daughter, Destiny' Lyann.  I received my AAS degree in Human Services Technology from Piedmont Community College in 1995. My experience at PCC was one of education, self-assessment and growth. The instructors in the Human Services program are hands-on. They realize your potential before you do, and encourage you to strive toward your goals. The curriculum is structured to give you a vast array of knowledge and experience to prepare you for any type of Human Services employment. Due to my education and experience gained at PCC, I am employed with Family Connections - an Intensive Family Preservation Program of Person County Cooperative Extension Services. I apply the knowledge of the Human Services field every day that I work with the families of Person County. Currently, I am a Senior at Shaw University in Raleigh, where I am obtaining my BASW and graduating in May 2004. Thanks to PCC, I have been encouraged to continue my education as an adult and continue to improve myself for as long as I can.

April and Carla Johnson get their bachelor's degree from Shaw University on May 8th, 2004!