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I Came to the U.S. Looking to Learn – I’ve Been Promoted 3 Times in My New Job

By Jezabel Southard

Posted on Aug 20, 2018

Mo Sylla was a teenager when his family decided to leave West Africa and move to the United States, looking for new opportunities. His personal goal was to learn and grow – and to experience as much as possible. He…

Category: Success Stories

Tags: learn and grow, learn new skills, Success Story, tukwila

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