Sometimes, something as simple as a flier can change your life. Philadelphia native Marc Stokes knew he wanted to pursue a career in a technical field but hadn’t decided how he would go about it. That’s when he saw a flier for Job Corps and learned that he could receive his training and education free […]
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James Jackson
Growing up in West Virginia, James Jackson never really put much thought into what he would be doing in the future. He never felt that he had many options for career paths, which resulted in his working multiple low-paying jobs with no real possibility for growth for most of his younger years. Then, at his […]
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 […]