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Jose Cruz Orozco
2025 recipient
The first class
2025
Scholarship
Winners
On April 1, 2025, F.A.C.T. celebrated its first class of scholars — young people beginning focused vocational training at Lincoln Tech in Melrose Park, Illinois.
Award date
April 1, 2025
In partnership with
The LiFE Foundation (Lincoln Foundation for Education)
Meet the class
Meet the 2025 recipients.
These scholars are beginning vocational training at Lincoln Tech’s Melrose Park campus. Each one is taking a practical next step toward work they can be proud of.
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Tamia Smith
2025 recipient
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LaRyaih Fields
2025 recipient
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Kendreia James
2025 recipient
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Jasmin Jones
2025 recipient
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Roy Ruiz
2025 recipient
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Melvin Scott
2025 recipient
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Eboni Williams
2025 recipient
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Gustavo Guitierrez
2025 recipient
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N'Kosi Heath
2025 recipient
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Whitney Burkes
2025 recipient
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Christian Gasca
2025 recipient
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Alexander Ricobene Willis
2025 recipient
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Dakiya Almon
2025 recipient
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Kean Dent
2025 recipient
A day worth remembering
From the ceremony.
A few moments from a celebration of commitment, possibility, and the people who helped make this beginning real.
With gratitude
A partnership that opens doors.
F.A.C.T. is grateful to the LiFE Foundation (Lincoln Foundation for Education) for partnering with us to support these students as they begin their training.
Special thanks to Sheri D. Leach, president of the LiFE Foundation, for believing in the value of a practical path and helping this first class take its next step.
Keep the path open
There are more futures to support.
Want to help a future student take a practical next step? Start a conversation with F.A.C.T.
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