Soldier to Civilian
Micky Brooks uses his master’s in criminal justice to transition to a new career
After more than 20 years working as a military police officer in the Army, Micky Brooks decided it was time for a change. In 2015, Brooks began transitioning out of the Army at the same time he started pursuing a degree …
by Jenna Kerwin | January 14, 2020
Being There for Others
Shanique Berry Plans to Use Her Health Sciences Degree to Help Vulnerable Populations
Shanique Berry, of Tampa, Florida, wasn’t sure where her career path would lead because she had interests in several areas, including healthcare and business administration. It wasn’t until her current job as a financial aid officer at Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) that …
by Jenna Kerwin | January 6, 2020
Moving Ahead
Muslimah Houston Plans to Advance in Her Career with an AS from Excelsior
Muslimah “Limah” Houston of Las Vegas, Nevada, has been a phlebotomy and medical assistant instructor for the past 15 years, but that’s not what she originally wanted to do. Her goal has always been to pursue nursing and so she is currently …
by Jenna Kerwin | December 20, 2019
