Real Success Stories

Meet real role models working in various industries who have found success through alternative pathways after high school — and what they like about what they do! Looking to dive deeper? Complete this scavenger hunt to help you explore the many paths to success.

  • Kati Butrico

    Executive Chef

    “I grew up in a very sports-focused family. My dad and I watched a lot of college basketball together, and I played on a team all the way through high school. But as I grew older, it became obvious I wasn’t going to be a professional athlete. I needed to find a different type of team.

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