Hear from past graduates—those who have been in your shoes.

As a teenager, Darlene was raising a family, making it difficult to finish high school. Driven to create a better future for her and her family, she went back to school to earn her high school diploma. Now, she's a teacher inspiring her family, students, and others to believe in what's possible.

As an adult, Jamie, found it challenging to achieve her goals without a high school diploma. With the support of an adult education center, she went back and earned her diploma. Now, she feels empowered to do anything and is helping kids in her community achieve their dreams.

Elizabeth left school after seventh grade and grew up believing she wasn't capable of more. At 38, she decided to change her story and went back to earn her high school diploma. Now, she's a school nurse, supporting kids like her and building a brighter future for her daughter.

When Ariel arrived in the U.S. at 19, he struggled to find job opportunities without a high school diploma. With support from his adult education center and teachers, he took a chance and went back to earn his diploma at 22. Now, he has a career, a family, and a future shaped by the opportunities his education unlocked.

Santiago let the wrong company prevent him from graduating high school. His father always encouraged him to finish school, and eventually he took his advice. With the support of Santiago’s father and his own son, he went back and received his high school diploma.

Jessica’s mother was deported when she was younger and the stress took over her education. As an adult, her husband encouraged her to go back to school. Now she has her high school diploma and can provide better opportunities for her family.