“Even three years later, if I ever need something in the community, I normally call Job Corps first … they still continue to be my connection to the community.” Kaylyn Hicks graduated from IndyPendence Job Corps in 2018 and continues to have a great relationship with the center, its staff and her former classmates. Kaylyn […]
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Sollie Cochran
In November 2017, Sollie Cochran walked through the doors of the Cleveland Job Corps Center ready to succeed. He earned his high school diploma from Penn Foster, in addition to the ServSafe, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, and Home Health Aide certifications. He completed the Medical Office Support (MOS) and State-Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) training programs […]
China Crider
In the winter of 2017, China Crider decided to enroll in Job Corps and started training at the Cleveland center in January 2018. While at Cleveland, China earned her high school diploma from Penn Foster and obtained certifications in ServSafe, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Nursing Assistant, and Home Health Aide. China graduated from Cleveland […]
Cordell Lindsley
Before enrolling in Job Corps, Cordell Lindsley was a 2014 high school graduate from Glenville High School. When he turned 19, Cordell decided to enroll in community college to obtain a degree in international business. He was living with his mom and working at both Marshall’s and Walmart. Unfortunately, it was hard for him to […]
Lashae McConnell
Lashae McConnell came to Job Corps in May 2017 because she didn’t have a college degree and wanted to accomplish more in her life. While enrolled at the Blue Ridge Job Corps Center, Lashae completed her certifications for Certified Nursing Assistant, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and ServSafe. […]
Niah Marble
After seeing a Job Corps ad, Niah Marble thought it would be a great program to help her start a career. She enrolled and began her training at the Blue Ridge Job Corps Center in October 2014. “Always stay focused on the reason you came to Job Corps in the first place. It won’t always […]
Kaitlin Martin
Fueled with determination, 18-year-old Kaitlin Martin earned her high school diploma from Penn Foster and completed the Nursing Assistant training program in a little under 6 months from the Cleveland Job Corps Center. She also obtained her Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and ServSafe credentials. Kaitlin is working part time at Amara Homecare and Mary […]
Massandje Boduo
Massandje Boduo graduated from Horizon Science Academy, where she was enrolled in the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. During her senior year, she learned about the Job Corps program and thought it was a good fit for her to continue her education and become certified as a state-tested nursing assistant. Massandje began her training at the Cleveland Job Corps Center on […]
Victor Watkins
Victor Watkins, a native of Birmingham, Ala., always had a love for building and understanding how things are assembled. Victor knew Job Corps was the place for him when he heard that the program would allow him to exercise his creative talent. A friend who had completed the program encouraged him to go to Job […]
Jonathan Terrell
Prior to entering the Montgomery Job Corps Center, Jonathan Terrell was undecided about his future aspirations; but he knew he had a goal of first getting a high school diploma and a driver’s license. Jonathan knew that he loved the outdoors, and as a child has always had a fascination with cars. This fascination led […]