Heidi Mann knew that there was something for her outside of her hometown in “middle of nowhere, Wyoming.” As much as she loved where she grew up, she knew she had to search for an education elsewhere in order to reach her full potential. When she was denied a scholarship to study sign language from […]
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Canute Armstrong
Oneonta and Clearfield Job Corps graduate Canute Armstrong is living out his dreams while painting planes black, blue and sometimes even splatters of fluorescent green. In October 2015, Canute enrolled at Oneonta Job Corps Center to earn his high school diploma and gain the hands-on training and education needed to kickstart his career. While at […]
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 […]
Tatiana Volbrecht
A personal event that occurred in high school left Tatiana Volbrecht suffering from PTSD and feeling limited in her options for her future. After graduating from high school, she attended classes at Navarro College but found it was not the best fit for her. Tatiana became a day care teacher after leaving college because she […]
Maurice Jasmann
Maurice Jasmann grew up on a dairy farm in North Dakota. One of 13 children, Maurice was often labeled “the problem child.” He spent most of his teenage years getting in trouble until he eventually found himself in a juvenile prison. It was here that two police officers sat him down and told him “You’re […]
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 […]
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 […]