About SBSCL
Struggle is Where Success Begins
SBSCL was founded on a simple belief: that every person, regardless of where they start, has the potential to build a meaningful career
--they just need the right guide.
Born From Real Experience
SBSCL - Struggle Breeds Success Community Learning - was built on the understanding that the path to employment isn't always straightforward. Many individuals face barriers that go beyond skills: limited access to technology, digital literacy gap, and a workforce system that can feel overwhelming to navigate alone.
As a workforce development consultants, I have worked directly with individuals at every stage of their journey - from taking their very first steps toward employment to those rebuilding after setbacks. What I've learned is that the right support, delivered with patience and genuine care, changes everything.
That's why every service at SBSCL is personally tailored just for you!
Our Core Values
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Meet People Where They Are
We never judge where you're starting from.
Every session begins with where you are today and builds from there.
Patience Over Speed
Real learning takes time. We move at your pace.
Practical Over Theoretical
Everything we teach has a direct application to the workplace. No filler, no fluff - just skills you'll actually use.
Dignity in Every Session
Every person who walks through our door deserves to be treated with respect, encouragement, and belief in their potential.
HOW WE WORK
The SBSCL Approach
Free Consultation
We start with a conversation - no pressure, no commitment. We learn about your goals, your current situation, and what you need most.
Personalized Plan
Based on your consultation, we build a focused training plan tailored to your specific employment goals and skill level.
Hands-on Sessions
We work together one-on-one - at your pace, on your goals - with real tools, real practice, and real feedback.
Work-Ready Confidence
You leave each session more capable and more confident than when you arrived. That's the measure of success.
Mission
To equip individuals with the professional skills and digital confidence they need to secure and sustain gainful employment.
Vision
To provide SBSCL training centers in communities that require the SBSCL methods of training, to create an efficient service delivery system that meets the needs of the client and employers to help reduce recidivism, and boost employability throughout communities.
Struggle Breeds Success Community Learning
Meet Ms. Teosha Rolling the CEO of Struggle Breeds Success Community Learning, also known as SBSCL. Ms. Rolling has 15 years of experience working with, and teaching diverse groups of people ranging from children, adults, and seniors. Ms. Rolling was a Court Appointed Specialist Advocate (CASA) in Vigo County for 5 years before moving back to Chicago in 2018. She is a specially trained community volunteer who advocated for children in the juvenile court system due to having been abused or neglected. Vigo County (CASA) is a part of the National CASA Association, founded in 1977. Ms. Rolling has a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development & Family Sciences and is currently working towards a master's degree in Mental Health. Ms. Rolling is very passionate about helping individuals overcome employment obstacles and life struggles. Ms. Rolling has personal experience in coordinating multiple cities, state, and federally funded programs including Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), DFSS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Reentry Services. She has personal experience with overcoming employment hurtles, and she understands the patience it takes to succeed throughout life struggles. SBSCL was created to improve the quality of life by training and assisting the underprivileged, entry-level employed, unemployed, returning citizens, opportunity youth, and low-income populations through workforce development and digital literacy training. SBSCL collaborates with educational institutions, community members, and service providers to develop innovative programs that support organizational goals and foster a supportive learning network.
Teosha Rolling
CEO/Program Director
