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