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Saber Garibi

Wilbur Wright College alumnus Saber Garibi is pursuing a lucrative career in engineering as a student at Illinois Tech and…

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Sulaimon Balogun

In academia, pursuing knowledge is an ongoing and lifelong journey that can take unexpected turns and lead to exciting new avenues.

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Cecil Barnes

Harry S Truman alum Cecil Barnes decided to begin working full-time straight after high school. He was a bartender when…

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Elena Schalliol

Elena Schalliol has been a member of the mental health and substance recovery communities for years.

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Lyric Johnson

A car and a Harold Washington College education changed Lyric Johnson’s life in ways she never expected.

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Alderman William Hall

6th Ward Alderman William Hall is serving constituents in the same South Side community that he grew up in. It’s…

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DeMar English

DeMar English walked away from a 15-year career in the corporate sector to pursue his passion: a career in health…

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Isaac King

Isaac King was determined to further his education so he could make a career pivot. After completing his associate degree…

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James Curry

James Curry always wanted to be a Chicago Police Officer. Through Olive-Harvey College's One Year and Out Program, he's now…

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Rashaunda Cooper

After one year in Olive-Harvey College’s Pathway to Policing: One Year and Out program, Rashaunda Cooper is on her way…

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Geo Lawrence

After graduating high school, I didn’t have a very solid plan for my next steps. I was attending college at Iowa…

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