by eam | Jan 25, 2022 | Success Stories
Job Success During Lockdown AACF would like to congratulate Devon for his recent promotion and raise in his security position that he began this year. Even though growing up in Englewood in Chicago’s south side had its challenges for Devon - he describes the...
by eam | Jan 25, 2022 | Success Stories
At some point during last year Keni walked through the doors of the AACF office located in north Oak Park. With two boys, age five and seven, and a series of temporary job placements, Keni was having trouble supporting himself and his family. A high school...
by eam | Oct 21, 2021 | Success Stories
Osha Richardson is grateful for the assistance that he received from AACF, citing that Executive Director, “Evelyn is one of the greatest women I’ve ever met.” - Osha Richardson. Having grown up on Chicago’s South Side, Osha completed high school and entered college...
by eam | Oct 21, 2021 | Success Stories
Jashaun walked through the office doors of AACF in June after learning about the organization from Progressive Trucking School where he is currently working towards earning his Class A CDL. After being referred by Progressive to AACF’s Youth Workforce Development...
by eam | Aug 27, 2021 | Success Stories
My name is Nia and I am 24 years old. I was first introduced to Tami at the AACF agency when I was just a junior at Trinity High School. Working with Tami, my friend and I were placed at a retail store where we worked throughout the holiday season. Once our internship...
by eam | Oct 4, 2020 | Success Stories
Dominique was referred to AACF by her high school science teacher, Ms. Thompson, at the Austin Career Education Center located in Chicago’s Westside, when she went to her with the statement: “I need a job.” Ms. Thompson let her know about...
