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Spotlight Stories

Real stories, unlimited potential. We celebrate these everyday triumphs and lives changed for the better — each story a testament to work's transformative power.

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Full Circle Learning: From Student to Educator

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Meet NexStep ESL Student: Thao

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Despite the Obstacles

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Taking Back Hope

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A Triumphant Return

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2023 Scholar of the Year: Alonso Arends

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Seizing an Opportunity

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A Transformative Journey

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Pathway to Success

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Dreams to Chase

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2022 Scholar of the Year: Cecilia Bonilla Villatoro

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A Second Chance

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2021 Scholar of the Year: Aziz Ahmadzai

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2020 Scholar of the Year: Baraka Musekura

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2019 Scholar of the Year: Belinda Luangouthavong

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2018 Scholar of the Year: Michael Sharlow

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2017 Scholar of the Year: Ashley Higgins

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2016 Scholar of the Year: Edgar Costilla

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2015 Scholar of the Year: William Warren

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2014 Scholar of the Year: Ryan Suffield

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