In November 2017, Sollie Cochran walked through the doors of the Cleveland Job Corps Center ready to succeed. He earned his high school diploma from Penn Foster, in addition to the ServSafe, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, and Home Health Aide certifications. He completed the Medical Office Support (MOS) and State-Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) training programs […]
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China Crider
In the winter of 2017, China Crider decided to enroll in Job Corps and started training at the Cleveland center in January 2018. While at Cleveland, China earned her high school diploma from Penn Foster and obtained certifications in ServSafe, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, Nursing Assistant, and Home Health Aide. China graduated from Cleveland […]
Cordell Lindsley
Before enrolling in Job Corps, Cordell Lindsley was a 2014 high school graduate from Glenville High School. When he turned 19, Cordell decided to enroll in community college to obtain a degree in international business. He was living with his mom and working at both Marshall’s and Walmart. Unfortunately, it was hard for him to […]
Lashae McConnell
Lashae McConnell came to Job Corps in May 2017 because she didn’t have a college degree and wanted to accomplish more in her life. While enrolled at the Blue Ridge Job Corps Center, Lashae completed her certifications for Certified Nursing Assistant, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and ServSafe. […]
Niah Marble
After seeing a Job Corps ad, Niah Marble thought it would be a great program to help her start a career. She enrolled and began her training at the Blue Ridge Job Corps Center in October 2014. “Always stay focused on the reason you came to Job Corps in the first place. It won’t always […]
Jordan Ussery
After his father discussed the Job Corps program with him, Jordan Ussery decided to enroll. He earned his high school diploma from Penn Foster, and he obtained his Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, ServSafe, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Phlebotomy Technician, and Certified Electrocardiogram Technician credentials. “Job Corps is not to be considered an alternative to college, but a valuable resource […]
Kaitlin Martin
Fueled with determination, 18-year-old Kaitlin Martin earned her high school diploma from Penn Foster and completed the Nursing Assistant training program in a little under 6 months from the Cleveland Job Corps Center. She also obtained her Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and ServSafe credentials. Kaitlin is working part time at Amara Homecare and Mary […]
Massandje Boduo
Massandje Boduo graduated from Horizon Science Academy, where she was enrolled in the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps. During her senior year, she learned about the Job Corps program and thought it was a good fit for her to continue her education and become certified as a state-tested nursing assistant. Massandje began her training at the Cleveland Job Corps Center on […]
Eileah Morris
Originally from Roanoke, Va., Eileah Morris enrolled in Blue Ridge Job Corps in April 2017. “I was going down the wrong path, and I wanted better for myself,” Eileah said. “Blue Ridge Job Corps helped me learn to be successful, not only in my career, but in all aspects of my life.” She recently graduated […]
Joycelyn Wroten
Joycelyn Wroten arrived at Blue Ridge Job Corps in May of 2017, from Columbia, S.C. She had graduated from high school but wanted to further her education. She learned about Job Corps while researching programs online. “I wanted to make it out of the situation that I was in and become a better version of […]