When Fiona Erskine walked across the stage to receive her associate degree at Virginia Highlands Community College’s commencement in June 2019, she was celebrating not only her recent achievement, but her persistence to overcome any obstacle that stood in her way. Her journey to this moment began with Job Corps, where Fiona dedicated many hours […]
Clinical Medical Assistant
Christine Porter
When Christine Porter was 16 years old, she was homeless and scared for her future. She knew she needed “something greater” for her life. That’s what brought her to the Glenmont Job Corps Center in 1997. But what helped her stay, graduate, and go on to a successful career was a drive and passion to […]
Mariah Whitlow
Mariah Whitlow came to Cleveland Job Corps after attending Shaw High School for 4 years. She failed one part of her OGT and could not graduate. She had planned to graduate with her sister, so the news devastated her. “I attended the graduation ceremony to support my sister, but my soul was broken into a […]
Asia Reeves
After graduating from Manchester High School, Asia Reeves wasn’t quite sure what to do next. Her mother, who had graduated from Blue Ridge Job Corps Center, told Asia about the program. She knew it was the best next step for her to have a successful career. While at Blue Ridge, Asia earned credentials in Certified […]
Elizabeth Beachy
After finding out about Job Corps through a childhood family friend who had attended the program in North Carolina, Elizabeth Beachy decided to enroll at the Blue Ridge center. While at Job Corps, she completed the Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Electronic Health Records Specialist, EKG Technician, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy credentials. Elizabeth also […]
Lorra Santos
Lorra Santos enrolled at the Treasure Island Job Corps Center in 2017 hoping to pursue a career in the medical field. While at Job Corps, she completed all the required coursework to become a clinical medical assistant and maintained a 4.5 CSSR score. Lorra also completed an internship with Direct Urgent Care, where she administered […]
Ashleigh T.
Ashleigh T., from Richmond, Va., struggled to find stability in her life. Her father left her and her 10 siblings when she was young, and she found herself moving between a number of places during her teenage years, including her friends’ couches, hotels, and homeless shelters. She didn’t have any job skills or a place […]
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 […]