Students at Wilbur Wright College in Chicago, Illinois, are facing a heartbreaking and unexpected reality with the sudden closure of the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program. After dedicating significant time, effort, and financial resources to complete all prerequisite courses, aspiring OTA students now find themselves with no viable alternatives for their education or career aspirations. This abrupt decision to shut down the program, particularly just days before acceptance letters were to be sent out, has left students devastated and grappling with mixed emotions.

Wilbur Wright College's decision to close the doors on this vital program without prior communication or transparency has not only disrupted the lives of the students but has also eroded trust within the educational community. Many of these students have planned their futures around this program, investing in their future with the anticipation of gaining invaluable skills and training. Now, they struggle to comprehend why their dreams are being put on hold without warning.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program is crucial, enabling students to gain essential skills to support communities in need. By closing this program, you risk diminishing opportunities for countless students committed to making a positive impact in the healthcare sector. It's important that the voices of these motivated individuals are heard and their careers are not halted due to an opaque decision-making process.

Rather than eliminating this program, it is imperative that school administrators work with students and faculty to identify sustainable solutions to keep the program open. 

We urge the decision-makers at Wilbur Wright College to reconsider the closure of the OTA program. Prioritize transparency and engage collaboratively with students to find avenues to save and sustain the program. The education and future of dedicated students demand immediate action and respect.

Sign this petition to advocate for the preservation of the OTA program at Wilbur Wright College, and protect the dreams of students eager to contribute positively to society through their chosen profession.