Allana is a teenager from the south side of Chicago who enjoys playing softball, flag football, and violin. Last year, she decided she wanted to add “working a job” to that list of activities, but she wasn’t sure how to get started. When YJC sent information about our This Way ONWard program to Allana’s high school, it seemed like fate.

Ifunanya is a native of Lagos, Nigeria, who moved to the U.S. seven years ago in search of better education opportunities. Armed with a determined spirit and a passion for nursing, she joined YJC in 2022 to get help with completing her nursing education and finding employment. 

POSITION: Cardiac Telemetry Technician
EMPLOYER: University of Chicago Medicine

AGE: 24
POSITION: Patient Care Technician (PCT)
TRAINING PROVIDER: Patient Care Technician program, Tukiendorf Training Institute

AGE: 24
EMPLOYER: Walgreens
DATE EMPLOYED: October 2023

AGE: 20
POSITION: Associate
EMPLOYER: Chicago Food Stop
DATE EMPLOYED: July 2023

AGE: 21
POSITION: Kids and Baby Merchandising Specialist
EMPLOYER: Old Navy
DATE EMPLOYED: May 2021

AGE: 23
POSITION: Light Truck Driver
EMPLOYER: Garrett Popcorn Shops
DATE EMPLOYED: December 2020

AGE: 23
TRAINING PROGRAM: Commercial Driving License
SCHOOL: 160 Driving Academy
START DATE: January 2023

AGE: 24
TRAINING PROGRAM: Automotive 101
SCHOOL: Olive-Harvey College
START DATE: March 2023