After graduating from Hampton High School in Hampton, Va., Gabrielle McClary took her mother’s advice and enrolled in Job Corps. She began her training at Blue Ridge Job Corps in September 2016 and was extremely focused on her goals. She completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program and earned her ServSafe, Basic Life Support, CPR, and […]
Nurse Assistant
Paris Grimstead
After a serious automobile accident, Paris Grimstead was unable to care for herself physically and financially. For years, a friend had told her about the benefits of the Job Corps program, so she decided to enroll. “Job Corps gave me a chance to start over and begin a career in the medical field,” Paris said. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]