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Tyla Allen

From winning a regional championship with the Malcolm X College Lady Hawks to earning her associate degree and transferring to…

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Lulu Ugbebor

The success of A.O. Tacos is something Chef Lulu credits to the knowledge and skills she learned at Washburne Culinary…

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Dekala Cardine

Dekala Cardine, born and raised on the West side of the city, graduated from Chicago Tech Academy High School in…

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Alejandro Vallejo

After taking a gap year due to COVID-19, Alejandro Vallejo, a 2020  Prosser Career Academy graduate, decided that it was time to return to school to realize his…

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Antoinnette Smith

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

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Jacori Garrett

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

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Renee King

From working in a call center and at a bank, to serving as a full-time nanny, Renee King’s resume already…

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Evelyn Patino

Evelyn Patino has heard all of the misconceptions about what it means to be an early childhood educator. One of…

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Nataly Hernandez

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

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