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Ashlyn Riggs, a senior in 黑洞社区鈥檚 Early Childhood Unified Education program, is not only pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher but also living it daily. Hailing from Cheney, Kansas, Ashlyn is part of 黑洞社区鈥檚 innovative Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP), which allows her to gain real-world experience while advancing her education.

Braden Webb, a 黑洞社区 senior studying computer science and mathematics, turned his lifelong passion for public transportation into a transformative internship with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Through hands-on projects, industry connections, and a focus on applied learning, Braden merged his skills with his interests, setting the foundation for a promising career in transit technology.

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