JC Success

Welcome to JC Success!

JC Success contains compelling examples of achievement that help to share the Job Corps story. These stories of achievement can be used for a wide variety of purposes—to support public education efforts, provide examples of specific program successes, convey successful career pathway-based achievements, and a whole host of other important uses.

Success stories contained in JC Success are organized by Region, center, and industry sector, and are searchable by a number of other key search terms to help users find just the story they may be looking for.

It is imperative that JC Success remain a thriving archive and that it continue to grow and capture compelling stories. So it is imperative that Regions ensure that centers are sharing success stories with us! Success stories can be submitted to jcsuccess@mpf.com. Please contact your MP&F regional representative for more information or to share feedback.

Keylin Pierce-Dunnican

Keylin Pierce-Dunnican attended high school at Horizons Science Academy, but eventually dropped out due to his inability to commute to school every day. His brother graduated from Cleveland Job Corps’ Carpentry program in 2017, and encouraged Keylin to enroll. Deciding to follow in his brother’s footsteps, Keylin enrolled in Cleveland Job Corps’ Carpentry program. During his time there, Keylin earned his Carpentry, Occupational Safety and […]

Tevin Pierson

In 2015, Tevin Pierson enrolled in the Cleveland Job Corps Center’s carpentry program. “This was an opportunity for me to get help with career development because I was not experiencing any growth on my own,” Tevin explained. He entered the program with a high school diploma. Before coming to Cleveland Job Corps, Tevin was working at Dave’s Supermarket and taking […]

Don Johnson III

Don Johnson III graduated from Treasure Island Job Corps Center in 2016. While at Job Corps, Don was successful in creating a partnership with the San Francisco Mayor’s Office for work-based learning internships. After leaving Job Corps, Don went on to complete a career technical training program with the Springboard Initiative. It has now been […]

Jessica C.

After a long stint between foster homes, Jessica enrolled at the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center in 2015. While taking classes on center, she took advantage of Job Corps’ work-based learning program. Jessica got a job at a local nursing home and was able to put 80 percent of her salary into savings. With the support […]