After being homeschooled for 12 years, PerAsia W. decided she needed to make a change that would lead her to a career. “I wasn’t focused, and I needed a change,” she said. “I needed more structure, so I enrolled in Job Corps.” PerAsia arrived at the Cleveland Job Corps Center in April 2017 and earned […]
Tevon T.
During Tevon T.’s senior year in high school, he was working two jobs and thought he was doing well, so he decided to drop out of school. Years later, he realized he was capable of achieving more than he was, but he needed to learn more skills to advance his career. Tevon decided to enroll […]
Samantha B.
After graduating from high school in Willoughby, Ohio, Samantha B. moved to Florida to find a job. She struggled to make a living and decided to move back to Ohio only to find herself living in poverty. Looking for a way to launch her career, Samantha enrolled in the Job Corps program. “Before enrolling in […]
Daylon F.
Cleveland native Daylon F. worked a couple of odd jobs, but his lack of credentials kept him from reaching his earning potential and meeting his expectations for his life. “I wanted something better in life and to be a good role model for my children,” Daylon said. He decided to enroll in Job Corps at the Cleveland center because he […]
Selena Camp Stevens
Pre-Military Cadet Selena Camp Stevens is from Philadelphia, Pa. “I came to Earle C. Clements Job Corps with a friend. It was his idea!” Selena said. “I initially planned to attend college after Job Corps, but the military was a great career path that would open me up to college opportunities later on.” Selena graduated […]
Dakotah Reed
Dakotah Reed left home in Columbus, Ga., to come to Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center. “I wanted to get on the right path in my life. I wanted something better. Job Corps was my opportunity and the steppingstone for my future,” Dakotah said. Dakotah is a Nursing Assistant graduate. He departed in early 2018 for Ft. […]
Ramadan Brown
Ramadan Brown grew up in Washington, D.C., and moved to Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center to enroll in the Pre-Military Program there. “I came to Job Corps to change my life. It was a new opportunity I did not think I was going to get. Now I am going to serve my country in the U.S. […]
Asa Trudeaux
Asa Trudeaux grew up in Louisville, Ky., and decided to attend Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center. “I was looking for employment options online and came across Job Corps. I decided to go there for job training,” Asa said. Asa completed Earle C. Clements’ Electricity and Network Cabling programs at the end of 2017. He […]
Peter Vargas
After arriving at the Keystone Job Corps Center in early 2017, Peter Vargas was enthusiastic about joining the military; but he knew that he needed more training to achieve his goal. At Job Corps, he was able to find the structure and skills he needed through the Security training area. “The structure of Job Corps […]
Skyler Fusso
Skyler Fusso left his home in St. Paul, Minn., to attend Treasure Island Job Corps Center’s Culinary Arts program. Upon graduation, he decided to stay in the Bay Area to pursue a full-time job. Skyler has utilized the knowledge he gained from his instructors in the program to successfully transition into a sustainable career. He […]