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Ashley Carter
Oct 15, 20201 min read
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...
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Yolanda Chisolm
Apr 16, 20201 min read
Unstoppable Stylist
By: Ashley Carter, Career Coach Industry: Cosmetology Kia, a graduate from North Carolina Central University, came to #NCWorks #NextGen...
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Yolanda Chisolm
Jan 15, 20201 min read
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...
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Yolanda Chisolm
Jan 14, 20201 min read
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...
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Crystal Taylor
Jan 14, 20201 min read
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...
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Yolanda Chisolm
Sep 23, 20191 min read
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...
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Crystal Taylor
Sep 20, 20191 min read
Overcoming Homelessness
By: Crystal Taylor, Lead Career Coach Industry: Hospitality & Tourism, Retail Quantez was enrolled into the #NextGen program on August...
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Yolanda Chisolm
Sep 19, 20191 min read
Aspiring Neonatal Nurse
By: Ashley Carter, Career Coach Industry: Health Science Angel joined the #NextGen program in February 2019 during her senior year at...
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Yolanda Chisolm
Apr 30, 20192 min read
Certification + Degree = Opportunities!
Brittany overcomes multiple obstacles to achieve her dreams Written by: Kima Sidberry Brittany has shown so much growth throughout the...
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Yolanda Chisolm
Feb 8, 20192 min read
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...
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Yolanda Chisolm
Dec 20, 20182 min read
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...
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