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Receiving the second chance to pursue a writing business

Scotty Rushing lost his job and then his home. Through learning, he showed himself that “second chances were possible that a person, no matter what they’ve done, what they had suffered or the challenges they faced, there was always a way back.” See his inspiring story.

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Pursuing a Midlife Career Change

"With just months worth of training from Coursera, I got a web developer job. Coursera gave me the confidence that I do know what I’m doing and feel like I can succeed in this field." Watch the video

Fighting Sexual Abuse With Social Psychology

Balesh Jindal, a physician in a rural area near New Delhi, India, won the grand prize for her efforts to address sexual violence in her community. Watch the video

Finding Flexibility and Confidence in a Content Strategy Career

When Limari became a mother, she knew she needed to rethink her career so that she could spend time with her son. On a friend’s recommendation, she joined Coursera. Watch the video