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Success Stories

She Came to RCC to Change Her Life. Now, She Helps Students Change Theirs.

Deanna

Y.

Staff Since: 2020

Program: Medical Assistant Diploma

Medical Assistant Program Lead

He Started School Searching for Direction. He Found His Purpose.

Keiland

L.

Class of 2021

Program: Office of Addiction Counseling & Social Advocacy Diploma

“What Will You Do With the Time You Are Given?”

Logan

M.

Class of 2026

Program: Surgical Technology Associate Degree

Think You’re Too Busy to Go Back to School? Meet the Mom Who Did It Anyway

Alejandra

V.

Class of 2025

Program: Early Childhood Education Diploma

I Enrolled In College At Age 50. Maybe You Should, Too

Malcolm

W.

Class of 2023

Program: Electrical Technician Diploma

How Education Welded My Life Back Together

Tristan

C.

Class of 2018

Program: Welding Diploma

Finding Purpose After Service: RCC Graduate Ryan Andrekus Shares His Story in the New York Daily News

Ryan

A.

Class of 2023, 2024

Program: Construction Administration Associate Degree, Electrical Technician Diploma

Turning Pain Into Purpose

Nickie

H.

Class of 2025

Program: Practical Nursing Diploma

Shaylee Forester Student Success Story – Chicago Sun-Times

Shaylee

F.

Class of 2025

Program: Medical Assistant Diploma

Where Are They Now – Jamie Moran Veterinary Technician

Jamie

M.

Class of 2020

Program: Veterinary Technician Associate Degree