After moving to the U.S. at 18, Emma returned to school through PAVE East Texas, earned her GED by passing all four exams in English, and now gives back by volunteering in the classroom. Watch her inspiring journey.

After becoming a mom at 15, Tara returned to school through PAVE, earned her GED, completed Career Pathways, and graduated from TJC’s LVN program! Watch how she turned her dream of becoming a nurse into reality.

After moving from Venezuela with a dream for her family, Tahidi built a new future through ESL classes, entrepreneurship training, and determination. Today, she’s the co-founder of Lemon Yellow Latin Bites. Watch her journey.