“My life has not been a straight journey. Job Corps was certainly a help up. It helped me become a productive citizen and a productive person.” It was in the 1990s that Mikki McGill found herself living in the city of Chicago very much down on her luck. “I had flunked out of college, but […]
Kenneth Trapero
Kenneth Trapero enrolled in Angell Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center on Nov. 29, 2016, to study automotive maintenance; but it was not long after enrolling that he found his true passion as a wildland firefighter. After observing Kenneth’s work on the fire line, an assistant fire management officer suggested that he pursue a career with […]
Julian Gray-Ferrer
Julian Gray-Ferrer had a major goal for his future—to start and operate his own heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) company. He knew Job Corps would help him gain the technical skills needed to reach his goal. What Julian wasn’t expecting was that he would acquire interpersonal skills that would become just as important. […]
Isaac Romero
When Isaac Romero saw one of the national commercials for Job Corps, he didn’t realize that one day he himself would be in one of those commercials. In fact, after graduating from high school in 2008, Isaac would go on to accomplish many things he never thought possible. At age 18, Isaac found himself […]
Cia-Simone Newell
Cia-Simone Newell was ready for a change. On March 5, 2019, she arrived at the Cleveland Job Corps Center to study Building Construction Technology. She had previously graduated from Bedford High School and was excited to pursue additional education. Cia-Simone was ready to train hard and wasted no time earning credentials in Building Construction Technology, […]
Aleah Hargrove
“We say all the time how we wish we were able to go back. Job Corps was a great experience. It gave me most of the skills that I needed to get to where I am now. It definitely gave me the feeling of independence.” Aleah Hargrove left high school at 15 years old. Since […]
Julian Roth
Julian Roth attended Job Corps with the intention of only completing his Computer Technician training in the Information Technology program. Little did he know, Harpers Ferry Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center would provide him an opportunity to join the fire program. The fire program was a work-based learning experience where Julian was introduced to the […]
Joe Collins
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?” […]
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 […]
Isaiah Caudillo
After high school, Isaiah Caudillo was working as a lifeguard and looking to make a change in his life. He heard about Job Corps through his aunt, who had attended Los Angeles Job Corps Center years prior. He further discussed the decision to attend with his high school principal, who encouraged Isaiah to take advantage […]