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“The LPN Launch program is unique because it gives opportunities that many other colleges and organizations do not offer. It has been life changing for me.”
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My son took advantage of the workforce grant that allowed him to take classes for free while still in high school. At 18 years old, Josh graduated high school with an associate degree in Engineering Design.
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