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“The community health worker program opened my heart and my brain”

After graduating from Chicago Vocational Academy in 2009, Burnham neighborhood resident Antoinnette Smith spent some time figuring out her next…

As part of the Early College program, Jacori was taking college level classes and earning college credit as a high…

“I have a passion for helping others, and, thanks to the Fresh Start program giving me a fresh start, I…

Abner Gutierrez-Herrera always knew he would return to school to better his future, and some good timing helped him do…

While scrolling through his Twitter feed last summer, 26-year-old Steven Bahena came across an article about a press conference where…

When Parish Peaks heard about City Colleges' Fresh Start Program, he knew it was the perfect opportunity for him to…

Fresh Start program provided more than just debt relief: Letisha was also supported by credit counseling, which have helped her…

Fresh Start program was a chance to get back to school and complete an associate degree

Not happy in his job in the restaurant industry, Deiron Johnson decided to head back to the classroom in 2013.…

Nataly Hernandez chose Daley College because she felt welcomed and supported – and part of the community.

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