Jose Garcia

Jose Garcia dropped out of high school in the tenth grade. One year later, Jose decided he needed his High School Equivalency (HSE) to find decent employment, so he enrolled in the adult education program at EMCC. Jose later became a part of the MIBEST program, allowing him to simultaneously work on his HSE, prepare for the ACT, and enroll in the postsecondary Welding Technology program. After completing his AAS degree, Jose now works as a pipeline welder earning a family-sustaining wage.