Adrian De Jesus left Guyana in pursuit of the classic American Dream. He worked hard and made sacrifices to save money. VFI helped him obtain his GED and gain some work experience, but most importantly VFI encouraged him to make goals and achieve them. Adrian went to college for airplane mechanics and is now licensed to work on any plane in the United States. More > >

Yadi dropped out after her English teacher suggested she get her GED.
After having unsuccessful experiences with trying to attain her GED from other programs she became discouraged. She was pregnant and had no way to support herself and her future baby. She went to VFI where she received support and through her tremendous will was able to complete the program and get her GED before her baby was born. More > >

A case of mistaken identity in high school cost Destiny’s plans of studying broadcast journalism in college to fall through. She dropped out of school her senior year and decided to go for her GED instead. She heard about VFI and was excited to learn they offered a career track she had always wanted to get into but never committed to it. After completing the Medical Administrative Assistant program and earning her GED, she found a full time job at a publishing house earning $11.50 an hour and attends community college full time. More > >

Christian Ruiz dropped out of high school in his third year after learning he didn’t have enough credits to be a junior. His counselor strongly suggested a program called Vocational Foundation, Inc. At VFI, he took up Computer Technology and was hired at Amalgamated Bank; however, he didn’t have his GED. Faced with that reality, he worked with VFI to get it. He now earns $11.50 an hour with benefits and takes online courses at the University of Phoenix towards his Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. More > >

Kristina Heard made it to the 12th grade but wanted to transfer to another high school. Her guidance counselor suggested she get her GED instead. After failing the math portion of her GED in numerous programs, she was ready to give up; until she enrolled at VFI where she received the individualized attention she needed and worked harder to pass the GED. She now works as a Security Guard and is planning a bright future for her and her baby girl. More > >

Trevor Falby graduated high school and began working at a printing press. After getting injured without insurance coverage, he realized he needed more experience and skills to get a better job. He received a VFI postcard and decided to check it out. He joined the Medical Administrative Assistant program and was hired as a clerk at a senior facility. He now earns $16.50 an hour with benefits, however, he is now interested in pursuing a business career. More > >