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Success Stories Prophet Finds Path to Support His Career Goals with the Help of Skills and Freedman Seating Company When Prophet H. graduated from high school in 2021, he planned to pursue a trade career but wasn’t set on a specific trade. He learned about an …
October 12, 2023 Read More
Success Stories Patrice Gets Her Career Back on Track with Bank of America When Patrice J. moved to Chicago in 2021, she took on a job as an independent contractor in cleaning and maintenance. Because she wasn’t passionate …
October 05, 2023 Read More
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Success Stories Gabriel Pursues His Passion for Research at Morningstar with the Help of Skills After graduating in May 2022 from the University of Illinois at Chicago and taking a short break, Gabriel A. was ready to start looking for a …
September 25, 2023 Read More
Success Stories With the Help of Skills, Miriam Finds Growth Opportunities with UPS Earlier this spring, Miriam S. was unemployed and having a hard time finding work. Her cousin heard about our Spring Hiring Event, hosted in …
September 19, 2023 Read More
Success Stories With the Help of Skills and Bank of America, Sherrie Follows Her Business Goals When Sherrie C. moved from Colorado to Chicago to be closer to her family in February 2021, she supported herself financially as a driver for a ride …
September 07, 2023 Read More
Success Stories Ebenezer Finds Professional Growth with Skills and Morningstar Shortly after graduating college, Ebenezer N. knew he wanted to work in the financial industry but was not sure what the right role was for him …
August 01, 2023 Read More
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Success Stories Ana Pivots to Pursue a Career Path with Walgreens Ana A. was interested in pursuing a career in healthcare but knew her role as a caregiver wasn’t for her. She wanted to work in a team environment, …
June 28, 2023 Read More
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Success Stories Ingrid Discovers ‘Endless Opportunities’ with Bank of America Through Skills After working at a retail store for two years, Ingrid V. knew she wanted to explore a different career path. She wasn’t sure what exactly, but she …
June 14, 2023 Read More
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Success Stories Rama Grows Professionally and Personally With the Help of Skills and Ulta Beauty When Rama received her degree in business administration while living in the Middle East, her plan was to come to Chicago and get a job. She started …
May 30, 2023 Read More
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