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G
eorge Goodson was homeless and participating in a long-
term faith-based program when a friend suggested going
back to school. He admits that he hadn't ever particularly
enjoyed school and that, at 54 years old, it had been more than
thirty years since he was in the classroom and he hadn't considered
going back.
But then he started thinking there might be something to the idea.
He soon found Porter and Chester Institute and the Electronics
Systems Technician Program there, and he decided to enroll.
e year-long program offers hands-on training in low voltage
systems installation, service, and maintenance, helping students
prepare for work in a variety of industries like aerospace, business,
defense, education, energy, finance, manufacturing, and more.
"Class is going great," he says today. "I'm learning stuff that I never
thought I would."
And now George is working as an intern in the very same
program that helped him get back on his feet, offering mentorship
and support for others facing the same challenges—and making
sure they know that there is time to make a change.
"It's never too late to learn," says George. "It is never too late. Go
for it!"
e Imagine America Foundation's (IAF) greatest honor is in
supporting students all across the country get the career training
they need to pursue the career of their dreams. Since 1999,
our scholarship and award programs have offered just such an
opportunity, providing students with more than $180 million in
financial support.
"e Imagine America scholarship helped me to pay the balance
of my tuition because I was unemployed when I started school,
and I had no way to pay," George says. "So thank you, Imagine
America, for helping this old guy get a new start in life!"
For more information about IAF's scholarship programs, visit
www.imagine-america.org/students/scholarships-education. For
more information about Porter and Chester Institute, visit www.
porterchester.edu.
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