Joe Collins was eager for opportunity. Joe graduated high school but had no desire to attend college right away. After hearing about Job Corps through a family friend that was planning to attend, Joe researched the program and was enticed by learning a trade and receiving free training all while getting paid. “Why not go?” […]
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Raymond Briener
Raymond Briener always knew he wanted to go into law enforcement. Raymond had a lot of experience in public safety and volunteered in his town at the Kane County volunteer center. He was commander of the Kane County Community emergency response team, fire department, and search and rescue. He previously heard about Job Corps through […]
Ricky Tracy
Ricky Tracy had never flown on a plane or even left the state of Kentucky before Job Corps. His time with Job Corps would not only prepare him for his future career but would provide memorable experiences that he says he’ll always appreciate. Originally from Mount Sterling, Ky., Ricky has always been a go-getter and […]
Maurice Jasmann
Maurice Jasmann grew up on a dairy farm in North Dakota. One of 13 children, Maurice was often labeled “the problem child.” He spent most of his teenage years getting in trouble until he eventually found himself in a juvenile prison. It was here that two police officers sat him down and told him “You’re […]
Mary Limon
“I went from being a high school dropout to a teacher.” Mary Limon’s incredible full-circle journey started because she had grown tired of her living situation after dropping out of high school. During that time, she was also met with the harsh reality that she didn’t have any future plans or hope of a better […]
James Jackson
Growing up in West Virginia, James Jackson never really put much thought into what he would be doing in the future. He never felt that he had many options for career paths, which resulted in his working multiple low-paying jobs with no real possibility for growth for most of his younger years. Then, at his […]
Erek Ellery
Erek Ellery always knew that he was capable of achieving more in his life. Growing up in Utah, he was an avid outdoorsman; but he was never able to marry his love for the outdoors with a fulfilling purpose or career. After some searching and asking around, an old friend from high school mentioned Job […]
Chuck Harp
At the time, 20-year-old waiter Chuck Harp was missing a key piece in his life: stability. He knew that he wanted and needed it, but he wasn’t sure how to get it. After speaking with a family member, Chuck learned that, at Job Corps, he could train in an industry that would help prepare him […]
Christopher Patterson
Christopher Patterson grew up in foster care in Spokane, Wash., and from birth to 5 years old he was in receiving homes. He was then adopted by his foster parents and later placed back into care at age 12 due to years of abuse in the home. Despite the obstacles he faced throughout his childhood, […]
Chase Waters
“I recognized why I was there and was able to stay there for one main reason—bettering myself and realizing something good is going to come of this.” Chase Waters struggled with kidney issues for most of his life until he received a kidney from his mother. On April 21, 2011, Chase underwent a kidney transplant. […]