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Sylwia Jarzabek

After coming to the United States from Poland, I wanted to help others. I was thinking about applying for the…

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Kadi Channell

Olive-Harvey College is where Kadi is realizing her ambition to help people from all walks of life understand how finances…

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Jasmine Richmond

After Jasmine Richmond graduated from Fenger High School on Chicago’s far South Side, she considered a career in the trades.

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Stephanie Hawkins-Guevara

Deciding to return to school in 2013, after graduating high school in 1986, was a dream deferred. As a child,…

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Eduardo Perez

Eduardo Perez was determined to earn his bachelor’s degree after graduating from high school, but financial constraints prohibited him from…

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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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Angel Childs

“I have a passion for helping others, and, thanks to the Fresh Start program giving me a fresh start, I…

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Abner Gutierrez-Herrera

Abner Gutierrez-Herrera always knew he would return to school to better his future, and some good timing helped him do…

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Corey Hogan

Video Interview: Corey Hogan's Journey to Success

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