Jeremiah had never had a job, and he wanted to change that. Ready to get started—and especially interested in working at Old Navy—Jeremiah connected with YJC, where he got top-notch support to help him achieve his goal, including interview coaching (since he had never participated in a job interview before) and preparation for entering the TWO program.

21-year-old Destri says, "Before YJC, I thought I would’ve been stuck in survival mode barely making ends meet." Read her story of building confidence, bonding with her career coach, and utilizing resources provided by YJC (like a brand new laptop, a bus card, scrubs, financial workshops, and more) to build a life she didn't know was possible.

When Jahaira came to YJC, she had been going to school, working in customer service, and trying to figure out a plan for her career. She was directed to YJC by Chicago Community Learning Center (CCLC) and signed up for services, in what she describes as “honestly the best decision ever.”

Meagan and Sean, a young couple with big dreams and two children to support, launched their career journeys by utilizing the resources at YJC.

Kendall joined YJC three years ago as a high school student looking for a part-time job. Today, he’s an experienced JavaScript coder heading for a career in I.T.

Fresh out of high school and contemplating her future, Yasmine came to YJC with a general idea of where she wanted to go—college, a healthcare career—but unsure of what steps to take to get her there. Fortunately, YJC was able to get Yasmine everything she needed to put her plan into action.

Darius, a freelance web developer with ambitions to work in the public sector, tells us in his own words about his career journey and his experience with YJC.

Paige left her job at an Amazon warehouse to focus on her newborn son and to explore more fulfilling career options. So she signed up with YJC to get some support and guidance on her daunting but exciting new journey.

Kierra is a young mother and healthcare professional who hasn't followed a typical linear path.