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Emmanuel Betson

A native of Ghana, Emmanuel Betson didn’t finish college – he opted to start a career in marketing, sales and…

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Elaine Brooks

Now that her kids are grown, she felt there was no reason not to finally put herself first.

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Maria Rojano

Maria had been a cosmetologist for eight years when she decided she was ready for a career change. Knowing she…

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La'Quahn Washington

La’Quahn Washington followed a passion for helping others into a career in early childhood education.

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Dorothy Johnson

Dorothy received CCC’s first ever Luminary Award, graduated with her associate degree and turned 70 on Mother’s Day in May.

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Shujie Lin

Shujie Lin has come a long way in a very short time. Having come to the U.S. only four years…

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Paola Salcedo

Paola Salcedo's advice to other students is to use all the resources that City Colleges offers and ask your advisor…

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Brianna Daniel

“Whatever you put your mind to – stick with it. Don’t let anyone let you think that CCC is…

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Bertha Mendoza

What Bertha will miss most are the personal interactions she had at Olive-Harvey College.

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