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Edgar Florentino

Edgar Florentino was skeptical that he would be successful in life. He came to the U.S. from Mexico at the…

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Joserik Figueroa-Duran

Through City Colleges' Early College program, Josie was able to explore her passion for aviation and find a pathway to…

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Shottees Melton

Malcolm X College’s Project MPACT has given Shottees Melton a second chance. She’s now working as a certified nursing assistant…

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Irene Aleman

Prior to becoming the Wellness Center coordinator at Truman College, Irene Aleman provided mental health case management for marginalized communities…

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Amadou Dia

Amadou is excited to see what the future holds for him once he completes his certification in cybersecurity.

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Dayana Centeno

As far back as Dayana Centeno can remember, STEM was something she “loved to geek out on.” Through her classes…

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Nick O’Reilly

Wright set Nick up for success with its smaller class sizes, cohort program, professional development help, student resources, and internships.…

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Yessenia Nicacio-Rosales

Growing up, Wright College alumna Yessenia Nicacio-Rosales didn’t see as many women or as much Hispanic representation as she would…

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Mechelle Rodriguez

Mechelle Rodriguez, administrative assistant to the dean of instruction at Wright College, is dedicated to making sure class schedules are…

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