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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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Sarah Choy

Sarah Choy had already earned a bachelor’s degree in English and philosophy from the University of Minnesota before returning to…

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Brenda Najjuma

Brenda Najjuma is a Wright college student with a passion for AI and machine learning. She wants to serve as…

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Angel Negron

Angel Negron, a recent Harold Washington College graduate, is getting ready to transfer to Columbia College Chicago to pursue a…

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Melissa Romualdo

Melissa Romualdo looks forward to graduating from Malcolm X’s Nursing program and going straight into the workforce to help patients…

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Tina Castillo

South Sider Tina Castillo is a second-year student at Kennedy-King College who is working towards a degree in clinical psychology.…

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Claretha Morrell

Claretha Morrell is an Olive-Harvey College alumna and a lifelong learner. At age 62, her desire to work in the…

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Tracey Thompson

Tracey Thompson, a Kennedy-King College student studying criminal justice, has always been motivated to achieve her goals. She’s also been…

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Mia Jacobs

Mia Jacobs, a native of Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, will soon be a graduate of Kennedy-King College with a degree in…

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