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Dejah, working mom and student
At the time of enrollment on February 14, 2020, a pregnant Dejah had become homeless and was living in a shelter with her baby boy. She...
Ashley Carter
Oct 16, 20201 min read
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Unstoppable Stylist
By: Ashley Carter, Career Coach Industry: Cosmetology Kia, a graduate from North Carolina Central University, came to #NCWorks #NextGen...
Yolanda Chisolm
Apr 16, 20201 min read
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Durham County Department of Public Health Exposes Youth to Research
By: Anthony Rogers, Outreach Specialist Industry: Public Health The primary mission of the Durham County Department of Health is working...
Yolanda Chisolm
Jan 15, 20201 min read
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Single Mom Needs GED
By: Ashley Carter, Career Coach Industry: Hospitality Nateka entered the #NCWorks #NextGen program as an 18-year-old single mom who...
Yolanda Chisolm
Jan 14, 20201 min read
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Determined to Become an Automotive Mechanic
By: Crystal Taylor, Lead Career Coach Industry: Auto Mechanic After graduating from high school, Travondre attended the Earl C. Clements...
Crystal Taylor
Jan 14, 20201 min read
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Durham Center for Senior Life Invests in Youth
By: Anthony Rogers, Outreach Specialist Industry: Health Science Durham Center for Senior Life (#DCSL) is an independent, non-profit...
Yolanda Chisolm
Sep 23, 20191 min read
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Overcoming Homelessness
By: Crystal Taylor, Lead Career Coach Industry: Hospitality & Tourism, Retail Quantez was enrolled into the #NextGen program on August...
Crystal Taylor
Sep 20, 20191 min read
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Aspiring Neonatal Nurse
By: Ashley Carter, Career Coach Industry: Health Science Angel joined the #NextGen program in February 2019 during her senior year at...
Yolanda Chisolm
Sep 19, 20191 min read
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Certification + Degree = Opportunities!
Brittany overcomes multiple obstacles to achieve her dreams Written by: Kima Sidberry Brittany has shown so much growth throughout the...
Yolanda Chisolm
Apr 30, 20192 min read
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Being autistic is not holding Donovan back
He seizes every opportunity that comes his way. Donovan is an autistic young man who functions on a very high level. Throughout his 19...
Yolanda Chisolm
Feb 8, 20192 min read
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Youssou exceeds expectations and sets sights on the future
His goals were clear: Complete HiSET. Enter biotech or biomedical engineering. Youssou moved to the United States March 7, 2013 from...
Yolanda Chisolm
Dec 20, 20182 min read
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