Category: success


Jake Suba

Jake Suba, Mechanical Engineering at SJSU

Jake is proud to be a graduate from San Jose State University, a milestone he credits to the help he received at Mission. Among his favorite courses, Dr. Bob’s EGR 10 class had a significant impact on him.

Glodiss Bafwafwa Baleja, a young woman from the Republic of Congo holds a pendant in between two young men.

Glodiss Bafwafwa Baleja, Future Neurologist

Glodiss Bafwafwa Baleja, Future Neurologist from Democratic Republic of Congo and former international student at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA.

Jared So'oto in white shirt, black slacks at table during event for Hospitality on Mission College campus.

Jared So'oto, Rising Scholar Program

Jared So'oto's Rising Scholars Success Story, from jail to professional success in hospitality.

 Rosa Sosa, Cybersecurity Engineer at NASA

Rosa Sosa, Cybersecurity Engineer at NASA

Rosa Sosa '11, former international student from Mexico, current Avionics Cybersecurity Engineer at NASA.

Eric Shaunce

Eric Shaunce, Transportation Coach Operator

Eric Shaunce used to ride what was called "Hotel 22," one of the VTA bus lines up El Camino Real that unhoused people would ride at night to stay warm. However, he turned his life around with the help of the VTA bus operator program, and various drug rehabilitation programs.

Roshawn Walter in a blue suit.

Roshawn Walters, Counselor for Umoja

"I am an educator from Compton, CA who managed to complete degree requirements at a community college, transfer to UCLA, then later pursue graduate study at USC."