Tony grew up in Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico. He came to the United States in July of 2015 and within a month enrolled as a student at Literacy Services. Initially his English speaking skills were quite limited, but he never missed a class and always attended conversation groups. His motivation enabled him to improve his skills at a rapid pace. As his language skills grew, so did his confidence. It was not long before he was able to seek employment and handle job interviews. Tony now works in one of the businesses at the Milwaukee Public Market. His natural curiosity and motivation drive him to continue to take on more responsibilities in his job.