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Dianna Garzón

I attended Lane Tech High School where I received generalized support from peers and counselors. However, this did not eliminate…

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Charlene Macklin

Through the Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship, Charlene Macklin enhanced her skillset in the early learning space at no cost.

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Silvia Garcia

When Silvia Garcia arrived in Chicago from Mexico in 1998, she wanted to learn English. After receiving a flyer Daley…

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Muhammad Elbadawi

Muhammad Elbadawi is building the life he previously dreamed about. He recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Management…

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Katrina and Alexandra Flores

Nursing is a challenging field, and the education to become a nurse is just as rigorous. Sharing the demands of…

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Martin Gonzalez

Malcolm X College alumnus Martin Gonzalez has nurses to thank for his health today and for inspiring his future career…

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Adetayo Olusegun

Harold Washington College alumnus Adetayo Olusegun transferred to UIC, secured an apprenticeship in his field, and now has a full-time…

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Robert Purcell

Robert Purcell, an EMT with 11 years of experience in ER and trauma units across the U.S., decided to pursue…

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Anthony Gomez-Ledezma

Anthony Gomez-Ledezma began his college journey at a four-year institution but quickly felt out of place in his initial field…

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Praise Daniels

In 2020, Praise Daniels embarked on a transformative journey when he moved to the United States. It marked the beginning…

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