On Saturday, a 54-year-old man graduated from college. While his age alone makes his story unique, his prior employment makes it even more special. For close to a decade, Michael Vaudreuil worked as a custodian for Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. Michael owned a plastering business, but the economic recession in the mid 2000’s left him and his business bankrupt. He and his family lost their home, their car, and essentially everything else.
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After he lost his business, the only job Michael could find was as a custodian for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Out of desperation, he accepted the job. As a perk of the position with the school, he was allowed to take classes at no cost. Michael spent 8 years taking classes during the day and cleaning the school at night. On Saturday, May 14, Michael graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Michael is proof that hard work and determination pays off.
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