Jonathan came to LCCE looking for help accessing the workforce. As a refugee from Nicaragua who also has a disability, he didn’t know where or how to start looking for a job. He enrolled in LCCE’s Saturday morning English language classes and so quickly excelled that LCCE hired him to be on staff. He’s currently one of the most positively received teachers. Additionally, he’s been motivated to return to school himself and is working on his pre-med requirements at N Community College. The thing he appreciated most about his experience with LCCE is that he was “treated like a person.”…

Ericka, a refugee from Nicaragua facing the challenge of a disability, sought assistance at LCCE to navigate the job market. Engaging in LCCE’s Saturday morning English classes, he swiftly progressed and was later hired as a staff member, becoming one of the most esteemed teachers. Motivated by his experience, Jonathan has embarked on pre-med studies at N Community College. LCCE’s inclusive approach, treating him with dignity and respect, profoundly impacted his journey toward professional and educational fulfillment.