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The broader impact of programs like C2C extends beyond individual success stories. Graduates often secure better employment, receive promotions, and serve as role models for their families and communities. Krystal emphasizes how earning her degree influences her children, especially her daughter—a 9th grader on varsity sports—who witnessed her mother graduate and walk across the stage. Her daughter’s enthusiasm and pride highlight the importance of role modeling perseverance and achievement.
The ripple effects of educational attainment are hard to quantify but undeniably profound. Krystal likens it to throwing a stone into water and watching the expanding ripples—each success story inspires others to pursue their goals, creating a momentum that can uplift entire communities.