“I went from being a high school dropout to a teacher.” Mary Limon’s incredible full-circle journey started because she had grown tired of her living situation after dropping out of high school. During that time, she was also met with the harsh reality that she didn’t have any future plans or hope of a better […]
Region 4: Dallas
Erek Ellery
Erek Ellery always knew that he was capable of achieving more in his life. Growing up in Utah, he was an avid outdoorsman; but he was never able to marry his love for the outdoors with a fulfilling purpose or career. After some searching and asking around, an old friend from high school mentioned Job […]
Adam Flores
A place with no distractions. A place where building a future and working toward goals is the top priority. That’s what Adam Flores needed, and that’s what Job Corps provided him. Met with the reality that he might not graduate from high school, Adam’s school resource officer encouraged him to explore the opportunities Job Corps […]
Levi White
Trapper Creek Job Corps graduate Levi White succeeded through the program, being named one of the Corpsmembers of the Year at the 2019 Corps Network National Conference in Washington, D.C. Although Levi already had his high school diploma and multiple jobs before enrolling in the program, Job Corps gave him the career training he needed […]
Dallas Desantis
Dallas Desantis, owner of Iron Designs, shed a few tears of joy when he got the news he’d be participating in the 2018 St. George Parade of Homes. His top-quality, custom-built gates, railings, and chairs elevated the appearance of a $1.2 million home on display. He is currently living his dream and living a full […]