Job Corps prepared Gabe Mendoza for a successful future in several ways beyond career training. Gabe says it taught him how to reflect on himself and gain skills in working with others. “I have learned how to process my emotions, which I believe has contributed in a big way to my success. Overall, I have […]
Hospitality
Eder Munguia
Eder Munguia has been excelling in his career only five months after completing the Advanced Culinary program in January 2018. Since leaving Job Corps, Eder has been employed full-time as a Pastry Cook at The Waterbar making $16.50 an hour. He loves the work that he does and appreciates the opportunity to be working on […]
Aileen Aportela
Aileen Aportela came to the Treasure Island Job Corps Center when she was 19 years old. She knew that she wanted to train in Culinary Arts and wasted no time to begin building her career skills. She started out learning serving skills, such as how to set a table and speak to customers as a […]
Skyler Fusso
Skyler Fusso left his home in St. Paul, Minn., to attend Treasure Island Job Corps Center’s Culinary Arts program. Upon graduation, he decided to stay in the Bay Area to pursue a full-time job. Skyler has utilized the knowledge he gained from his instructors in the program to successfully transition into a sustainable career. He […]