GED to CEO: Adult Education is Changing Lives in Chicago

In the heart of Chicago, behind the skyline and the rush of daily life, stories of quiet triumph are unfolding. They begin not in corner offices, but in GED classrooms—in the determination of adult learners who refuse to let their past define their future. These are the stories of everyday Chicagoans who turned second chances into stepping stones, transforming not just their careers, but their entire lives.