Employment
Promotora, full-time, 9am–5pm
Sells handmade goods as a side gig, variable schedule
Current Household Income
$44,180
Estella lives in El Centro and is the sole caregiver for her elderly father. By day she works as a promotora, and on evenings and weekends she runs a small side business selling handmade goods to supplement her income. Despite her heavy workload, Estella is determined to pursue an associate degree in nursing to eventually become a registered nurse. This goal reflects both her passion for helping others and her desire to secure a more stable financial future for her family. Most nursing courses are offered during the day, conflicting with her full-time job, and clinical rotations require travel that is difficult to coordinate while caring for her father.
Region
Imperial County
Minimum Wage
$16.50 per hour
Housing Cost
$368,298 average home price
$1,150 to rent a one-bedroom apartment
Cost of Living
1.1% lower than the national average
34% lower than the average California city
What does Estella have the right to expect from our learning systems and policies?