Like many moms who spend countless years focused on raising their kids, getting them to and from practice and school, taking care of their every last need, Alison Dolbeer daydreamed about what her life would look like when she was ready to return to the workforce. Her pathway started with a scholarship and landed her a rewarding job faster than…
When Passion Meets Perseverance
Echocardiography careers are trending and echo technicians are expected to realize a 22% projected job market growth through 2024 according to BLS. Ammar Allaluki’s perseverance connected his passion for healthcare to the American workforce through South Suburban College’s highly specialized two-year program. Ammar came to the United States from Libya to make a better living for his family. With a…
Unexpected Returns
Joshua Patel was one of the many U.S. citizens who made up the 9.5% unemployment rate of 2009 during the heart of the recession. Armed with a Master’s Degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Roosevelt University, Joshua could not find gainful employment, let alone land an interview in his chosen profession. A lifelong Riverdale resident and graduate of Thornton Township…