Richard Doyle can proudly say he is an inaugural member of the Job Corps and Johnson & Johnson Vision (J&J) partnership. Richard has paved the way for future contact lens manufacturers as one of just three founding class members of the Advanced Manufacturing Production Technology training program at Jacksonville Job Corps. “I found Job Corps […]
Information Technology
Jared Pines
Jared Pines wasn’t getting anywhere with his job search. He was looking to further his education when a friend told him about Job Corps. Jared went to a Job Corps office and learned about the Cascades Job Corps Center. He had previously graduated from high school and was enticed by the opportunity to get a […]
Michael Davis
Michael Davis always knew he wanted to work with electronics. He wrote his first interactive electronics program in his eighth grade history class and is now a leader at one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world. Due to difficult life circumstances, Michael dropped out of high school. He worked low-paying jobs unrelated […]
Thaddaeus Vasquez
“Job Corps is a place that gives you all the tools to help yourself. Take full advantage because you will never get that kind of help again.” Growing up in Ogden, Utah, Thaddaeus had always known about the Clearfield Job Corps Center, but never understood the impact of the program until he experienced it for […]
Julian Gray-Ferrer
Julian Gray-Ferrer had a major goal for his future—to start and operate his own heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) company. He knew Job Corps would help him gain the technical skills needed to reach his goal. What Julian wasn’t expecting was that he would acquire interpersonal skills that would become just as important. […]
Julian Roth
Julian Roth attended Job Corps with the intention of only completing his Computer Technician training in the Information Technology program. Little did he know, Harpers Ferry Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center would provide him an opportunity to join the fire program. The fire program was a work-based learning experience where Julian was introduced to the […]
Selena Camp Stevens
Pre-Military Cadet Selena Camp Stevens is from Philadelphia, Pa. “I came to Earle C. Clements Job Corps with a friend. It was his idea!” Selena said. “I initially planned to attend college after Job Corps, but the military was a great career path that would open me up to college opportunities later on.” Selena graduated […]
Asa Trudeaux
Asa Trudeaux grew up in Louisville, Ky., and decided to attend Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center. “I was looking for employment options online and came across Job Corps. I decided to go there for job training,” Asa said. Asa completed Earle C. Clements’ Electricity and Network Cabling programs at the end of 2017. He […]
Don Johnson III
Don Johnson III graduated from Treasure Island Job Corps Center in 2016. While at Job Corps, Don was successful in creating a partnership with the San Francisco Mayor’s Office for work-based learning internships. After leaving Job Corps, Don went on to complete a career technical training program with the Springboard Initiative. It has now been […]