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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Not happy in his job in the restaurant industry, Deiron Johnson decided to head back to the classroom in 2013.…

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