Timothy Arreola

At 15, I never imagined I’d one day work in the automotive industry. Back in middle school, I told everyone…

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Kenneth Balcarcel

When Kenneth Balcarcel moved to the United States from Guatemala, he faced the daunting challenge of learning a new language…

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Jocelyn Sanders

For more than 25 years, Jocelyn Sanders built a successful career as a salon owner and licensed cosmetologist. But deep…

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Brendan McCrudden

After my time in the military, I decided to enroll at Wilbur Wright College. I saw it as an opportunity…

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Hugh Nguyen

In 2013, Hugh Nguyen immigrated to the United States from Vietnam, eager to embrace new opportunities despite not speaking English.…

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Deon Jones

Malcolm X College nursing graduate Deon Jones is no stranger to City Colleges. He began his nursing career 12 years…

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Nick Goodman

Nick Goodman’s journey to becoming a registered nurse didn’t follow a traditional path. Though he had previously earned a bachelor’s…

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John Williams

Wilbur Wright College and an apprenticeship at Accenture gave John Williams the jump start he needed to a career in…

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Dr. Hiram Isaac

My family of five made the bold decision to leave Puerto Rico and pursue the American Dream in Chicago during…

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Karla Armour

Karla Armour, a fifth-generation baker and a proud alumna of Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute at Kennedy-King College, has turned…

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Jacqueline Urquizo

For Jacqueline Urquizo, Daley College feels like home. She took Early College classes at Daley in high school, earned her…

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