Growing up as the son of factory workers in Dennison, Iowa, Kevin Romo saw his future confined to the same factory lines as his parents. That all changed when he connected with TRIO. With the support of the program, Kevin earned his associate degree from Western Iowa Tech Community College, interned with the USDA, and now heads to Iowa State University on a full scholarship to study ecology. But as he pursues his dreams, TRIO’s funding faces cuts in Congress. Kevin joined us to share how the program transformed his life and opened doors to a future he never imagined.
How TRIO Helped Kevin Romo Escape Factory Work and Build a Brighter Future

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