Jade enrolled at Harold Washington to study marketing, and her ideas about community college quickly changed.

Sabine Ramirez’s journey to a career in mechanical engineering began with some indirect help from a household name—Oprah Winfrey.

Malcolm X College alumna Felicity Wheatley’s educational journey began with some uncertainty but is now filled with determination and ambition.…

With the support of Harold Washington College and two scholarships, Isabella Gutierrez is pursuing her passion for psychology—debt free.

Motivated by a passion for civic leadership and inspired by the needs of her community, Angelynn Jimenez applied for the…

Joseph learned many valuable lessons during his fellowship, but the most transformative one was discovering his ability to lead and…

Malcolm X College’s diverse and inclusive community became a place where Alan thrived . The college became a supportive environment…

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

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

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

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

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