Success in Cumberland County

Tarek began working with the Portland Opportunity Center in early 2021. Tarek and his family are originally from Pakistan, and he is a father to two children. Tarek speaks English fluently as well as five other languages. Prior to the pandemic, he owned a business at the Maine Mall, but he was forced to close it. Tarek has been an outstanding student in our IT OnRamp program with plans to complete IT credentials though CompTIA in May. This month, Tarek passed his citizenship exam, and he will soon be receiving United States citizenship.