成功的故事

In spring 2017, 弗雷德里克•马丁 came to the EOC after hearing about us through the 第二次机会计划. Mr. Martin had spent several years of personal development, 独立学习法律. He was self-taught, even learning to utilize the intricate west key number classification system for legal research.

当我第一次见到Mr. Martin, he had already written a book entitled After Conviction, What you can do before a lawyer is appointed, and he was determined to go to school 成为律师助理. He knew much of the material but recognized that a degree in the field would open the doors of opportunity. 开始这一努力是有意义的 困难. 而奥. Martin and I explored funding options, roadblocks seemed 出现在每个角落. Finally, after several letdowns, it appeared we had 找到一条可行的前进道路.

He interviewed with a program for grant funding and received the initial approval. Still, shortly after that, he was informed he did not fall within the age range for 项目的资格. However, with tenacity and grace, he continued to push forward, pursuing every suggestion through our office while also seeking out additional options 独自一人.

When encouraged to apply for a scholarship with KC Scholars, Mr. 马丁跳了起来。 the opportunity to prepare essays, seek letters of recommendation, and obtain the required financial documents and academic transcripts. 然后，他打电话来分享 good news and excitement about embarking on this next step of his journey! 因为这 时间,先生. Martin started the paralegal program at 国外正规买球app官方版下载-Penn谷. 他做了 dean's list twice for exemplary grades and continues to excel in the program, well on his way to seeing his dream of becoming a paralegal come to fruition. 除了 to being a featured speaker at the EOC's 40th anniversary this year, he recently won a grant through the Rise Up, Get Started entrepreneurship competition by Determination, 公司. 这个格兰特 provides investment to further his business venture, IFAA Legal 服务, 公司. 在与Mr. 马丁，可以看出他对 assisting people in need with their legal concerns.

It has been my pleasure to walk alongside Mr. 马丁在他人生的这一阶段. It is an honor and a privilege to be involved in the lives of our students as they progress toward their desired careers and envision the positive change they will have 在这个世界上. 不仅先生. Martin have the aptitude, but he truly has the attitude and perseverance to reach his goals successfully.

Jaime Alabi， EOC学术顾问

I first met 莫妮卡吉梅内斯 when she was attending Alta Vista High School. 莫妮卡毕业 from 国外正规买球app官方版下载-Penn谷 and transferred to the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). Monica received the Bloch Scholarship to help with her attendance at UMKC.

I am proud to say that Monica will be graduating from UMKC in May 2020 and am proud of Monica and all of her accomplishments.

简·罗森布鲁姆，平等机会委员会顾问

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Though my educational journey has been a nontraditional one, I overcame many obstacles and eventually completed an associate degree through 国外正规买球app官方版下载. 我目前正在 my bachelor's degree in information technology and business and I plan to receive 我的硕士和博士学位.D. 未来的学位. Overall, success, in my opinion, is measured 通过你在生活中学到的教训.