Make it happen. This is the motto Inglan Thomas lives by and what motivates him to push past barriers both big and small. Because of this mindset, Inglan went from not having the grades to get into community college or the military to where he is now, only a few courses away from graduating with […]
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Jozimar Matimano
Jozimar Matimano’s life is one built on a foundation of determination, perseverance, and hard work. A refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jozimar has faced and overcome more obstacles than most 25-year-olds. In 2016, Jozimar’s family of eight arrived in Manchester, N.H., for the first time after leaving a refugee camp in Uganda, where […]
Mercedes Schlitter
“Job Corps brought me out of my shell and helped me change my life for the better … I got so much out of the program.” Pennsylvania native Mercedes Schlitter knows a thing or two about overcoming challenges. Growing up in foster care, Mercedes spent most of her life moving from place to place and […]
Mirella Solis
There are two things to know about Mirella Solis. First, even as a young girl, she had a passion for protecting and serving others. Second, she has always met doubt with confidence and turned her “can’ts” into “cans.” Being in a wheelchair doesn’t define Mirella, but her journey to a career in law enforcement is […]
Manuel Lopez (Manny)
When Manny Lopez was 18, higher education wasn’t an ideal path for him. So, after completing high school, he decided to pursue job training through Job Corps. While at the Cassadaga center, Manny trained in the Electrical and the Security and Protective Services programs, and became a student residential advisor. He also served as a […]
Brielle Adams
A few years ago, Brielle Adams was in a tough place in her life. After talking with a friend about how Job Corps could be a pathway out of her situation, she decided to look into the program. She did her research, and she decided Job Corps was the right decision for her and applied. […]
Jabori Lattimore
Jabori Lattimore, from Louisville, Ky., decided to enroll in Job Corps after he realized that “working at a dead end job was not going to cut it.” He enrolled at the Carl D. Perkins center in September 2016 with goals to better himself and enlist in the military. While at Job Corps, Jabori completed both […]
Peter Vargas
After arriving at the Keystone Job Corps Center in early 2017, Peter Vargas was enthusiastic about joining the military; but he knew that he needed more training to achieve his goal. At Job Corps, he was able to find the structure and skills he needed through the Security training area. “The structure of Job Corps […]